Salesforce - How to activate trigger in Salesforce
- George Apostolov
Salesforce - How to activate trigger in Salesforce: step-by-step guide
Go to Setup on the top right.
Search for Apex Triggers in the Quick Find.
Check the Status of your triggers and look for your Inactive trigger.
Hit Edit on the trigger.
Check the "is active" checkbox.
Finally, hit Save.
Quick answer: To activate trigger in Salesforce, navigate to Setup and search for Apex Triggers in the Quick Find. Locate your inactive trigger, click Edit, select the is active checkbox, and finally save your changes.
About this Salesforce tutorial
Enable inactive triggers in Salesforce by updating the trigger settings in Setup and checking the active box. This guide covers salesforce - How to activate trigger in Salesforce in 6 steps, starting with "Go to Setup on the top right" and finishing with "Finally, hit Save". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Salesforce interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does salesforce - How to activate trigger in Salesforce take?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Salesforce data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Salesforce. Related guides: Salesforce - How to Add a Button in Salesforce Lightning, Salesforce - How to Add a Chart to a Salesforce Report and Salesforce - How to Add a Column in Salesforce Report. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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