How to Find Org ID in Salesforce?

Jessica B.

Seasoned technical writer giving you top Salesforce Tips.

Updated: Apr 30th, 2024

What is a Salesforce Organization ID?

Your Salesforce Organization ID is the unique identifier associated with your specific instance of Salesforce or organization. The Organization ID is one of several key pieces of information that identifies your organization.

Key Points about the Salesforce Organization ID

Each Salesforce ID is completely unique whether your org is a company, nonprofit, or any other kind of entity using Salesforce. Your ID will be used to differentiate your specific Salesforce instance from another. Your ID will typically be a 15-character alphanumeric string that is not case-sensitive so uppercase and lower case letters are considered the same.

The Organization will be used in various contexts within Salesforce:

User Authentication – The ID is used to authenticate admin and users when they log into their Salesforce instance.

API Integration – When it comes to developing custom apps or integrating your Salesforce using APIs, your organization ID ensures that a connection is made to the correct Salesforce instance.

Support and Assistance – If you need support from the Salesforce team to resolve an issue, your Organization ID helps to identify and troubleshoot any issues you may run into with your specific instance.

Security – Your ID is considered sensitive information, it should be protected and not shared as it could be used to potentially gain access to your Salesforce instance.

Your Salesforce Organization ID is a crucial piece of information used for managing and interacting with your Salesforce organization which ensures you are always working within your specific Salesforce account ensuring data security.

How and Where to Find Salesforce Org ID

To find your Organization ID in Salesforce, follow the below steps:

Step 1: Navigate to the Salesforce login page and log in using your Salesforce credentials.

Step 2: To access the setup menu, you can click on your profile picture or user name to open the drop-down menu. In the dropdown menu, click Settings or Setup. The options will depend on your Salesforce edition and settings.

Step 3: Once you are in the Setup menu, locate the Quick Find box. Using this box you can type in keywords to search for settings. Type Company Information and press the Enter key.

Step 4: Click on the Company Information result (or a similar option). This will open a page where you can view and edit your org details.

Step 5: Once you are on the Company Information page, you can see details about your organization, including your Organization ID.

Step 6: You can copy the Organization ID to your clipboard from here. Make sure you only share this ID with someone you trust like a Salesforce support team member or people within your organization.

The exact location and appearance of your ID can vary depending on your version of Salesforce but is usually easy to find.

Company ID Lookup

If you need to search for a specific company or organization you can use certain criteria to perform a company ID lookup. Salesforce offers query and search capabilities for you to find records based on fields. These fields include; custom fields, related objects, and standard fields such as company or account name.

First, you need to navigate to the appropriate object where you have chosen to store information about companies or organizations. This commonly is the Account.

Locate the Quick Find box and type in keywords related to the company you want to search for. These keywords often include domain, company name, and other identifying information.

Salesforce will display results that match your search criteria. You can click on a search result to view more details of the company record. If you are bombarded by a plethora of results, just apply filters to narrow the list down. You can include filters like industry, location, account type, or other custom criteria that apply to the company you are searching for.

If your Salesforce organization contains custom fields used to identify companies, you can also search using those custom fields. You can also use Salesforce’s advanced search capabilities to complete complex queries to ensure you find the specific company you are looking for.

If required, you can create a report or dashboard to aggregate and visualize company data which can make it easier to find the company you are looking for.

These specific steps for finding a company will vary depending on your Salesforce edition, security settings, or customization. Ensure you consult with your Salesforce administrator or consult Salesforce for detailed instructions on how to look up a company.

Titan: A Third Party App with Robust Salesforce Integration

Using Salesforce to its full extent can be a little daunting, especially if you have no coding knowledge. Titan is a good option to consider with its no-code interface, you can effortlessly build scalable organization workflows to connect your customers, partners, and teams. Users can collaborate on the same projects, walk clients through complex document flows, and track the progress of forms across multiple stakeholders.

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