How to Access the Recycle Bin in Salesforce
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This guide will show you how to locate and manage deleted items in Salesforce by accessing the Recycle Bin. This feature allows you to restore accidentally deleted records or permanently remove them.
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Here's how to access the recycle bin in Salesforce
- Open the App Launcher
To begin, navigate to the top-left corner of your Salesforce interface and click on the App Launcher icon. This will open a menu with various applications and items.
- Search for 'Recycle Bin'
Once the App Launcher menu is open, locate the search field. Type 'Recycle' into this field to filter the available applications and items.
- Select Recycle Bin
From the filtered search results, click on the 'Recycle Bin' option. This action will direct you to the Recycle Bin page.
- Review Deleted Items
On the Recycle Bin page, you will see a list of all your recently deleted items. Each entry shows the record name, type, who deleted it, and the deletion date.
- Manage Deleted Items
You can manage the items in your Recycle Bin using the available buttons. Options include 'Restore' to recover items, 'Delete' to permanently remove selected items, or 'Empty Org Recycle Bin' to clear all items.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The App Launcher icon is located in the top-left corner of the Salesforce navigation bar, represented by a grid of nine dots.
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