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How to Add Field in Salesforce

Updated on:
May 25, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to create a custom field in Salesforce from scratch.

Quick summary

This demo walks you through how to add a custom field in Salesforce using the Object Manager in Advanced Setup, covering field type selection, field details, field-level security, and page layout assignment. It is a step-by-step guide for Salesforce admins who need to extend their data model without writing code.


Steps

  1. Click the gear icon on the top right of your Salesforce dashboard to open Setup options.
  2. Select Open Advanced Setup from the dropdown menu.
  3. Type and select Open Manager to navigate to the Object Manager.
  4. Choose the object where you want to add the new field.
  5. Click Fields & Relationships in the left-side menu.
  6. Click New to start creating a new field.
  7. Choose your Field Type, then click Next.
  8. Fill in the field details, then click Next.
  9. Set field-level security by choosing which profiles can view or edit the field, then click Next.
  10. Choose where the field appears by selecting page layouts, then click Save.

📌 Why this matters

Adding custom fields in Salesforce allows admins to tailor the CRM data model to match unique business processes without custom code. Properly configured fields with field-level security ensure sensitive data is only accessible to the right user profiles, maintaining compliance and data integrity. Assigning fields to specific page layouts ensures sales reps and other users see only the information relevant to their role, boosting productivity. This capability is fundamental to Salesforce customization and is one of the most frequently performed admin tasks across organizations of every size.
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