# Salesforce how to add activity in salesforce lightning

> To add an activity in Salesforce, open the desired record page, select a record, and locate the Activities section. Choose the activity type, such as clicking the New Task button, and fill in the required details to create the related activity.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-activity-in-salesforce-lightning/
Apps: Salesforce
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Open the record page (e.g., Lead, Opportunity) where you want to create a related activity.
2. Select a record.
3. Look for a section titled Activities or a similar label.
4. Choose the Activity Type and fill in the details.
5. For example, you can click on New Task button to create a task for the Lead.