# Salesforce - How to Create a Permission Set in Salesforce

> To create a permission set in Salesforce, go to Setup, find and select Permission Sets, click New, and enter a label. Next, scroll to and select System Permissions, choose the desired user permissions, and click Save to finish creating the permission set.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-a-permission-set-in-salesforce/
Apps: Salesforce
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Go to Setup in the top right corner.
2. In the Quick Find box, enter " Permission Sets " and select it.
3. Create a new set by clicking on New .
4. Label: Give your permission to set a clear name (e.g., " Sales User Permissions") .
5. Label: Give your permission to set a clear name (e.g., " Sales User Permissions") .
6. Scroll down to find System Permissions.
7. Click on System Permissions.
8. Select the specific permissions users with this set will have (e.g., "Create Leads," "Edit Opportunities").
9. Click Save to create the permission set. Then, you can assign it to users.