Delete All Records of a Custom Object Using the Truncate Feature in Salesforce Classic

To delete all records from a custom object using truncate, follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable Truncate Permission

1. Go to Setup
2. In the Quick Find box, search for User Interface
3. Select User Interface
4. Enable “Enable Custom Object Truncate”
5. Click Save

Step 2: Switch to Salesforce Classic

The truncate option is only available in Salesforce Classic:

1. Click your profile icon
2. Select Switch to Salesforce Classic

Step 3: Truncate the Custom Object

1. Click Setup
2. Navigate to Create → Objects
3. Select the custom object you want to clear
4. Note the Object Name
5. Click Truncate

If the Truncate button is not visible:

• Verify that the setting in Step 1 is enabled

6. Enter the Object Name to confirm
7. Click Truncate

All records in the selected custom object will be permanently deleted.

Important Notes

• This action cannot be undone
• Truncate deletes all records without sending them to the Recycle Bin
• Ensure you back up your data before proceeding
• This feature applies only to custom objects