The clone button is available for most standard objects. When a clone button is not available by default for a standard or custom object, you can create a custom clone button or link. This example creates a button that passes the field values of the record you’re on to a record create page.
Required Editions
Available in: both Salesforce Classic (not available in all orgs) and Lightning Experience
Available in: All Editions
User Permissions Needed
To create or change custom buttons or links:
Customize Application
Define a button with these attributes.
Display Type
Detail Page Button
Behavior
Display in new window
Content Source
URL
Use this sample formula to create a clone button for the Task object.
/{!Task.Id}/e?clone=1
To create a clone button for other objects, replace Task in the formula with the API name of the object.
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