Salesforce Object Prefixes Cheat Sheet
In programming, objects appear in application programming interfaces (APIs) and URLs. Salesforce prefixes, or the first three characters of the objects, are a critical component of naming conventions for developers and administrators.
The unique prefixes provide a way to access and manipulate a specific type of data. Following the same coding and related guidelines can build consistency across your organization.
What Is a Salesforce Object Key Prefix?
Every Salesforce ID is either 15 or 18 characters long. The first three characters represent a unique code, which identifies and references a specific object within the Salesforce organization.
For example, some specific objects include Accounts, Cases, Contacts, Custom Objects, Leads, Messages, Opportunities, Orders, Processes and Surveys.
3 Benefits of Implementing Object Prefixes
Setting the same standards for your team provides a way to keep everyone on the same page. Here are some advantages of object prefixes throughout your daily operations.
1. Better Organization
Imagine having a million pieces of paper and never labeling them or putting them in folders — Salesforce provides your virtual solution with objects and prefixes. Implementing these codes works like a filing cabinet with modern advancements.
2. Streamlined Tasks
With practice, creating an object and labeling it can take a few seconds. These steps make the data in your system searchable for later reference, additions or edits.
3. Improved Privacy
You can implement privacy settings to keep your company’s data restricted to certain employees, teams or departments. If a data breach occurs, it’ll take longer for outsiders to decode and understand the information in your system.
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