Salesforce - How to Create a Related List in Salesforce
- George Apostolov
Salesforce - How to Create a Related List in Salesforce: step-by-step guide
Go to Setup on the top right.
Search for Object Manager (or search for it in the Quick Find.)
Pick the parent object (e.g., Accounts).
Click Page Layouts
Choose the layout (e.g., Account Layout).
Select Related List.
Drag the desired related list (e.g., Contacts) to the Related Lists section.
Drag the component and drop it in the Related Lists.
Click Save.
Quick answer: To create a related list in Salesforce, go to Setup, open Object Manager, and select the parent object. Next, click Page Layouts, choose the layout, and select Related List. Finally, drag the desired related list to the Related Lists section and click Save.
About this Salesforce tutorial
Configure and add a related list to page layouts in Salesforce by selecting objects, updating layouts, and saving your changes. This guide covers salesforce - How to Create a Related List in Salesforce in 9 steps, starting with "Go to Setup on the top right" and finishing with "Click 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 Create a Related List in Salesforce take?
9 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 - Create reports, Salesforce - how to create a salesforce app and Salesforce - How to Create a Sandbox in Salesforce. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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