Salesforce - Delete salesforce account
- George Apostolov
Salesforce - Delete salesforce account: step-by-step guide
Head over to the gear icon on the top right and select Setup from the dropdown.
Search for "company" in the Quick Find field.
Select Company Information under Company Settings.
You will find Deactivate Org button. Click on it.
You will see the warning informing you about the impact of deleting your Salesforce account. And scope of reversal after the account deletion.
Enter your org name the text field below and hit the Deactivate Org button.
You will be led back to the Company information page. You will see a Reactivate Org button. This means your Salesforce account has been successfully deleted.
Quick answer: To delete your Salesforce account, go to Setup, search for company information, and click the Deactivate Org button. Review the warning, enter your org name, and confirm by clicking Deactivate Org again to successfully complete the deletion process.
About this Salesforce tutorial
Deactivate and delete your Salesforce account by accessing company information in Setup and confirming your organization name. This guide covers salesforce - Delete salesforce account in 7 steps, starting with "Head over to the gear icon on the top right and select Setup from the dropdown" and finishing with "You will be led back to the Company information page. You will see a Reactivate Org but...". 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 salesforce account take?
7 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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