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How to Change Record Type in Salesforce

Updated on:
May 25, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to update record types via Salesforce profile settings.

Quick summary

Changing a record type in Salesforce requires updating profile permissions through Advanced Setup, where admins can control which record types each user profile can access. This step-by-step process ensures the right users see the correct record type for every object in your org.


Steps

  1. Click the gear icon in the top right menu of the Salesforce dashboard to open settings.
  2. Select Open Advanced Setup from the dropdown menu.
  3. In the Quick Find search box, search for and select Profiles.
  4. Select a user profile and click Edit next to it.
  5. Scroll down to Standard Object Permissions to configure access for the record type.
  6. Select an object and adjust the required access settings by checking the box for the record type.
  7. Scroll to the bottom and click Save to apply your changes.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to change a record type in Salesforce is essential for admins who need to control how data is captured and displayed across different user profiles. Record types allow organizations to offer different picklist values, page layouts, and business processes to different teams — all within a single Salesforce object. Misconfigured record type permissions can lead to data entry errors and broken workflows, making this a critical admin skill. This demo shows the exact steps to update record type access through Salesforce Profile settings, saving time and reducing configuration mistakes.
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