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by Austin Kirlin Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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  • From Setup, in the Quick Find box, enter Platform Encryption, and then select Encryption Policy.
  • Click Encrypt Fields, then click Edit.
  • Deselect the fields you want to stop encrypting, then click Save. Users can see data in these fields.
  • To disable encryption for files or Chatter, deselect those features from the Encryption Policy page and click Save.

Required Editions and User Permissions
  1. From Setup, in the Quick Find box, enter Platform Encryption , and then select Encryption Policy.
  2. Click Encrypt Fields, then click Edit.
  3. Deselect the fields you want to stop encrypting, then click Save.

Full Answer

How do I disable shield platform encryption in Salesforce?

If you disable Shield Platform Encryption and can’t access data in fields that were previously encrypted, contact Salesforce for help. From Setup, in the Quick Find box, enter Platform Encryption, and then select Encryption Policy. Click Encrypt Fields, then click Edit. Deselect the fields you want to stop encrypting, then click Save.

Can I encrypt data in Salesforce?

- Formula & Reference fields cannot be encrypted. - After marking all fields for encryption if historical data is present you will need to export and import records to trigger a full encryption of data at rest or log a case with Salesforce Support to have a back end encryption job processed.

What happens when you clone an encrypted custom field in Salesforce?

If you clone a record that has encrypted custom fields, Salesforce will copy the data from the field ONLY if the user has the “view encrypted data” permission. You can access the data of encrypted field in apex, i.e value is always unmasked.

Why can’t I decrypt data in fields that I previously encrypted?

If you decrypt data encrypted with a destroyed key, that data can’t be mass-decrypted. If you disable Shield Platform Encryption and can’t access data in fields that were previously encrypted, contact Salesforce for help. From Setup, in the Quick Find box, enter Platform Encryption, and then select Encryption Policy.

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How do I decrypt a field in Salesforce?

How do I Decrypt an Encrypted Field in Salesforce?Select the Encryption Policy in Setup.Click Encrypt Fields.Deselect the fields that you no longer want to encrypt. Please note that File encryption is either on or off, so you can't turn it off for just specific fields!

How do I decrypt an encrypted field in Salesforce Apex?

All AnswersGo to SetUp --> administration setup --> Manage User --> Profile .for the profile enable the "View Encrypted Data" permission then the user with the corresponding profile can view the decrypted data.The decryoted value is can only be seen from the Salesforce.com UI , it is not available through the API.More items...•

How do I unencrypt data?

How to encrypt your Android devicePlug in the device to charge the battery (required).Make sure a password or PIN is set in Security > Screen lock.Go to Settings > Security.Press the “Encrypt phone” option.Read the notice and press “Encrypt phone” to start the encryption process.More items...•

How do I turn off Shield encryption in Salesforce?

Click Encrypt Fields, then click Edit. Deselect the fields you want to stop encrypting, then click Save. Users can see data in these fields. To disable encryption for files or Chatter, deselect those features from the Encryption Policy page and click Save.

How do I find the encrypted text field in Salesforce?

To view encrypted data unmasked in the debug log, the user must also have the View Encrypted Data in the service that Apex requests originate from. These requests can include Apex Web services, triggers, workflows, inline Visualforce pages (a page embedded in a page layout), and Visualforce email templates.

How do I find encrypted fields in Salesforce?

Available in both Salesforce Classic and Lightning Experience. From Setup, in the Quick Find box, enter Platform Encryption , and then select Key Management. Select Search Index from the picklist.

Which of the following is required to decrypt the encrypted data?

In which of the following encryption key is used to encrypt and decrypt the data? Explanation: In public-key (also known as asymmetric-key) encryption techniques, there are two different keys, the public key and the private key, used to encrypt and decrypt the data.

What happens to your data when it is encrypted?

Data encryption converts data from a readable, plaintext format into an unreadable, encoded format: ciphertext. Users and processes can only read and process encrypted data after it is decrypted. The decryption key is secret, so it must be protected against unauthorized access.

How can you tell that your data is being encrypted?

Look for the padlock icon in the URL bar, and the “s” in the “https://”. If you see these signs, you'll know that you are conducting secure, encrypted transactions online. It's a good idea to access sites using SSL when: You store or send sensitive data online.

Which fields can be encrypted in Salesforce?

Which Custom Fields Can I Encrypt?Email.Phone.Text.Text Area.Text Area (Long)Text Area (Rich)URL.Date.More items...

What is Salesforce Shield encryption?

Shield Platform Encryption lets you control and rotate the key material used to encrypt your data. You can use Salesforce to generate a tenant secret for you, which is then combined with a per-release master secret to derive a data encryption key.

Is Salesforce data encrypted at rest?

Yes, Salesforce has encryption solutions for your data while it is in transit and at rest. These various encryption strategies are designed to protect your data at all times.

What is an encrypted field?

Encrypted fields are encrypted with 128-bit master keys and use the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm. You can archive, delete, and import your master encryption key. To enable master encryption key management, contact Salesforce. You can use encrypted fields in email templates but the value is always masked regardless ...

Can encrypted text fields be unique?

Encrypted text fields: Can’t be unique, have an external ID, or have default values. Aren’t available for mapping leads to other objects. Are limited to 175 characters because of the encryption algorithm. Aren’t available for use in filters such as list views, reports, roll-up summary fields, and rule filters.

Can you use encrypted fields in email templates?

You can use encrypted fields in email templates but the value is always masked regardless of whether you have the View Encrypted Data permission. If you have the View Encrypted Data permission and you grant login access to another user, the user can see encrypted fields in plain text.

Can you edit encrypted fields?

Encrypted fields are editable regardless of whether the user has the View Encrypted Data permission. Use validation rules, field-level security settings, or page layout settings to prevent users from editing encrypted fields. You can still validate the values of encrypted fields using validation rules or Apex.

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