Salesforce - Find Record Type ID
- George Apostolov
Salesforce - Find Record Type ID: step-by-step guide
Head over to the Gear icon on the top right and select Setup from the dropdown.
Select the Object Manager tab on the Setup page.
Select the object whose Record Type ID you are trying to find.
Go to the Record Type option on the left pane.
Click on the Record Type Label.
You will find the Record Type ID in your browser's address bar between "RecordTypes/" and "/view"
Quick answer: To find a Record Type ID in Salesforce, open Setup and navigate to the Object Manager tab. Select your object, click the Record Type option on the left pane, and choose the Record Type Label. Finally, retrieve the ID directly from the browser address bar.
About this Salesforce tutorial
Locate any Salesforce record type ID quickly by accessing Object Manager, opening the target object, and copying the ID from the browser URL. This guide covers salesforce - Find Record Type ID in 6 steps, starting with "Head over to the Gear icon on the top right and select Setup from the dropdown" and finishing with "You will find the Record Type ID in your browser's address bar between 'RecordTypes/' a...". 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 - Find Record Type ID take?
6 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 get security token in salesforce, Salesforce - Import contacts and How to Integrate ActiveCampaign with Salesforce. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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