How to build business data models in salesforce
- George Apostolov
How to build business data models in salesforce: step-by-step guide
Go to Setup in the top right corner.
In the Quick Find box, type "Object Manager" and select it.
In the top right corner, click the Create button.
Select Custom Object from the dropdown menu.
Label: Give your object a clear name (e.g., Project). Plural Label: Define the plural form of the label (e.g., Projects).
Hit Save.
Configure Additional items like “Object Classification” and “Deployment Status”.
Finally, hit Save again.
Quick answer: To build business data models in Salesforce, go to Setup and open Object Manager. Click Create and select Custom Object. Enter the Label and Plural Label, then click Save. Configure additional items such as Object Classification and Deployment Status, and hit Save again.
About this Salesforce tutorial
Create custom business data models in Salesforce by configuring object manager settings, defining labels, and saving your new object. This guide shows how to build business data models in salesforce in 8 steps, starting with "Go to Setup in the top right corner" and finishing with "Finally, hit Save again". 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 it take to build business data models in salesforce?
8 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 Change Opportunity Owner in Salesforce, Salesforce - Change Time Zone and Salesforce - Check api version. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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