Salesforce - Delete Users
- George Apostolov
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Salesforce - Delete Users: step-by-step guide
Head over to the gear icon on the top right.
Select Setup from the dropdown.
Look for Users under ADMINISTRATION in the left pane.
And select Users.
Make sure the View dropdown says All users.
Click Edit in the leftmost column of the table.
The User Edit screen will open and you will see the Active box checked.
Uncheck the Active box.
Scroll down and make sure all the boxes are unchecked on the right column.
Save the setting by clicking on Save button on the bottom.
You will now see your selected user without the checked mark. Meaning that the user account is now deactivated.
Quick answer: To delete users in Salesforce, open Setup, go to Users, and select All users. Click Edit for the target user, uncheck the Active box and ensure all right-column boxes are unchecked, then save the settings to deactivate the user account.
About this Salesforce tutorial
Deactivate user accounts in Salesforce by editing user settings, unchecking the active box, and saving the updated configurations. This guide covers salesforce - Delete Users in 11 steps, starting with "Head over to the gear icon on the top right" and finishing with "You will now see your selected user without the checked mark. Meaning that the user acc...". 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 - Delete Users take?
11 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.
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