Have you ever wondered how Salesforce displays a maintenance window notification as the first screen when you log in, or how to present important announcements or terms and conditions as the first step before allowing users to log in? Salesforce login flows can help you handle these requirements elegantly. By creating a flow and attaching it to the login experience of a specific profile, Salesforce ensures that the flow is executed as the first step before users can access the application. Alternatively, using a Visualforce page is also an option. To connect a flow or Visualforce page to a profile, visit Setup -> Identity -> Login Flows in the admin page.
With Salesforce login flows, the possibilities for customizing the login experience are endless. You can use a flow or Visualforce page to present new announcements to employees, customers, or partners, or enforce acceptance of new terms and conditions for portal usage. Additionally, you can create more advanced functionality, such as changing a user’s profile or adding or removing permission sets based on their choices, by running the flow or Visualforce classes in System mode. Salesforce login flows are a versatile solution that can be used to handle a wide range of use cases, including anything you can imagine, as a first step before users can access the application.
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