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How to Enable Knowledge in Salesforce

Updated on:
June 8, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to activate the Knowledge feature in your Salesforce org.

Quick summary

Salesforce Knowledge is a knowledge base feature that lets agents and customers access articles directly within the platform. Enabling Lightning Knowledge requires updating Knowledge Settings in Setup and assigning the Knowledge User permission to relevant users.


Steps

  1. Click the gear icon at the top right menu of the Salesforce dashboard.
  2. Select Open Advanced Setup from the dropdown menu.
  3. In the Quick Find search box, search for and select Knowledge Settings.
  4. Click Edit to open the Knowledge Settings editor.
  5. Under Lightning Knowledge settings, check Enable Lightning Knowledge, then click Save.
  6. Go back to the Quick Find search box and search for and select Users.
  7. Choose a user, click the dropdown on the right side, then select Edit User.
  8. Find and check the Knowledge User checkbox in the user profile.
  9. Click Save to apply the changes.

📌 Why this matters

Enabling Salesforce Knowledge gives support teams a centralized, searchable article repository directly inside their CRM, reducing ticket resolution time and empowering agents with instant access to verified answers. Without Knowledge enabled, teams rely on scattered documentation and informal tribal knowledge, which slows response times and increases inconsistency. Assigning the Knowledge User permission ensures the right team members can create, manage, and publish articles at scale. This setup is a foundational step for any organization looking to build a scalable self-service or agent-assist support experience in Salesforce.
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