Salesforce - Setting Out of Office
- George Apostolov
Salesforce - Setting Out of Office: step-by-step guide
Salesforce doesn't allow you to turn on the Out of Office message without the admin enabling it for the users.
If you don't see the Out of Office present, you will need to enable it from settings (Gear icon) on the top right.
Click on Setup and a new tab will open.
Move to the Quick Find field on the top left of the page.
And search for Chatter Settings.
You will see the option to enable Out of Office for users. Check the box.
Head over to your profile by clicking on the profile icon on the top right. Click on your <name> to open the profile settings.
Out of Office sign is now available for you and your team.
Quick answer: To set up Out of Office in Salesforce, have an admin enable it by searching Chatter Settings in Setup, then navigate to your profile settings to activate the feature for your team.
About this Salesforce tutorial
Enable and configure the Out of Office status in Salesforce by adjusting your Chatter Settings and profile options. This guide covers salesforce - Setting Out of Office in 8 steps, starting with "Salesforce doesn't allow you to turn on the Out of Office message without the admin ena..." and finishing with "Out of Office sign is now available for you and your team". 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 - Setting Out of Office 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 Set Up Salesforce Inbox, Salesforce - How to Share a Private Report in Salesforce and Salesforce - Share a report. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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