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How to Delete Record Type in Salesforce

Updated on:
May 25, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to permanently remove a record type in Salesforce.

Quick summary

Deleting a record type in Salesforce requires navigating through Advanced Setup and the Object Manager to locate and remove the specific record type. This step-by-step process ensures you cleanly eliminate unused record types without disrupting your Salesforce org configuration.


Steps

  1. Click the gear icon at the top right of the dashboard to open settings.
  2. Select Open Advanced Setup from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click Object Manager at the top of the Setup page.
  4. Choose an object from the list to open its configuration.
  5. Select Record Types from the object's left-hand menu.
  6. Select the record type you want to remove, then click the dropdown menu on the right side.
  7. Choose Delete from the available options.
  8. Click Delete again to confirm the deletion.

📌 Why this matters

Managing record types in Salesforce is essential for keeping your CRM data model clean and efficient. Unused or outdated record types can clutter the Object Manager, confuse users, and slow down page layouts. Knowing how to delete a record type in Salesforce through Advanced Setup gives admins precise control over object configuration without risking unintended data loss. This capability is critical for Salesforce administrators maintaining scalable, well-governed org structures.
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