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How to Create New Record Type in Salesforce

Updated on:
June 8, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to set up a new record type in Salesforce from scratch.

Quick summary

Salesforce record types let admins control which picklist values and page layouts different users see on an object. This demo walks through every step to create a new record type in Salesforce using the Setup menu and Object Manager.


Steps

  1. Click the gear icon at the top left of the dashboard to open the Setup menu.
  2. Select Open Advanced Setup from the dropdown.
  3. Open Object Manager and select an object to configure.
  4. Choose Record Types from the object's detail menu.
  5. Click New to start creating a new record type.
  6. Enter the record type details such as name and description.
  7. Click Next to proceed to the next configuration step.
  8. Assign a Page Layout to the new record type for each profile.
  9. Click Save to finalize and create the new record type.

📌 Why this matters

Salesforce record types are a critical admin tool that control which picklist values, page layouts, and business processes users see on any standard or custom object. Setting up record types correctly ensures sales, service, and operations teams each work with data fields and layouts tailored to their workflow, reducing errors and improving CRM data quality. Without properly configured record types, organizations risk cluttered interfaces and inconsistent data entry across teams. This demo shows exactly how to create and configure a Salesforce record type in minutes using the Setup and Object Manager.
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