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dotConnect for Zoho CRM is a enhanced database connectivity solution built over ADO.NET architecture and a development framework with a number of innovative technologies. This package contains the .NET Core compatible assemblies with Entity Framework Core-related functionality of dotConnect for Zoho CRM. It includes support for Entity Framework Core 7.

Published
Feb 24, 2026
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dotnet add package Devart.Data.Zoho.EFCore --version 3.1.33.7
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README

dotConnect for Zoho CRM

dotConnect for Zoho CRM is an ADO.NET provider for working with Zoho CRM data through the standard ADO.NET or Entity Framework interfaces. It allows you to easily integrate Zoho CRM data into your .NET applications, and integrate Zoho CRM services with widely used data-oriented technologies.

The provider works with .NET Frameworks 4.5+, .NET Core 2.0+, .NET 5+. The product is compatible with ADO.NET Entity Framework (EF) Core.

It has the same standard ADO.NET classes as other standard ADO.NET providers: ZohoConnection, ZohoCommand, ZohoDataAdapter, ZohoDataReader, ZohoParameter, etc. This allows you quickly get started with it and eliminates the need to study any Zoho CRM data access specificities.

More information at dotConnect for Zoho CRM.

Compatibility


The following table show which version of this package to use with which version of frameworks.

Frameworks Version support
Entity Framework Core 7
.NET 10, 9, 8, 7, 6

More information here

Installation


For projects, using Entity Framework Core 7 with Zoho CRM, install this package. Execute the following command in the Package Manager Console:

Install-Package Devart.Data.Zoho.EFCore

License

See pricing options for ordering.

The NuGet package initiates the retrieval of an activation key from the Devart website. This key is required to activate the product for a free trial.

Usage


This snippet directly configures a ZohoConnection class for an Entity Framework Core DbContext using a connection string.

public class MyDbContext : DbContext {
 
  protected override void OnConfiguring(DbContextOptionsBuilder optionsBuilder) {

     optionsBuilder.UseZoho(@"APIVersion=V2;RefreshToken=************************");
  } 
}

Configuration Using ZohoConnection Instance

using Devart.Data.Zoho;
...

public class MyDbContext : DbContext {
 
  protected override void OnConfiguring(DbContextOptionsBuilder optionsBuilder) {

     var connection = new ZohoConnection();
     connection.APIVersion = "V2";
     connection.RefreshToken = "************************";
     optionsBuilder.UseZoho(connection);
  } 
}
ASP.NET Core and Blazor

Configuration File (appsettings.json):

{
  "ConnectionStrings": {
    "DefaultConnection": "APIVersion=V2;RefreshToken=************************"
   }
}

DbContext Configuration:

public class MyDbContext : DbContext {
 
  protected override void OnConfiguring(DbContextOptionsBuilder optionsBuilder) {

    IConfigurationBuilder builder = new ConfigurationBuilder().AddJsonFile("appsettings.json");
    IConfiguration configuration = builder.Build();
    optionsBuilder.UseZoho(configuration.GetConnectionString("DefaultConnection"));
  } 
}

Key Features

  • Easy Connection: Allows your .NET application to work with Zoho CRM data.
  • SQL Engine: No need to study and use complex Zoho CRM API, just use familiar SQL statements. You may use complex JOINs, WHERE conditions, etc. - all the SQL benefits, not available with Zoho CRM API.
  • Support and Updates: Enjoy dedicated support team for prompt issue resolution and regular updates to keep your software running smoothly and securely.

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Changes from Previous Version

v3.1.33v3.1.33.7
Removed Frameworks
.NETStandard2.0.NETStandard2.1
Removed Dependencies

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