Salesforce - How to Refresh a Salesforce Sandbox
- George Apostolov
Salesforce - How to Refresh a Salesforce Sandbox: step-by-step guide
Navigate to the Setup menu.
In the Quick Find box, enter “Sandboxes” and select it. A list of your sandboxes will appear.
Locate the sandbox you want to refresh and check if there's a Refresh link next to it. Only eligible sandboxes will have this option.
Click the Refresh link for the chosen sandbox.
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the Next button.
Click Next.
Check the Auto Activate box.
Leave Apex Class empty and click Create to initiate the sandbox refresh process.
Quick answer: To refresh a Salesforce sandbox, navigate to Setup, search for Sandboxes, and select the desired sandbox. Click the Refresh link, scroll down to select Next, check the Auto Activate box, leave the Apex Class empty, and click Create to begin the refresh process.
About this Salesforce tutorial
Refresh your Salesforce sandbox by accessing Setup, locating the sandbox, clicking Refresh, and confirming the settings to initiate. This guide covers salesforce - How to Refresh a Salesforce Sandbox in 8 steps, starting with "Navigate to the Setup menu" and finishing with "Leave Apex Class empty and click Create to initiate the sandbox refresh process". 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 Refresh a Salesforce Sandbox take?
8 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 reset salesforce authenticator, Salesforce - How to Schedule a Report in Salesforce and Salesforce - how to see how many salesforce licenses you have. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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