Delete multiple Custom Object records from the list view in one action. Learn how to bulk delete, what gets removed, and how to restore deleted records within 60 days.
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Bulk Delete lets you remove multiple Custom Object records from the list view in a single action. Use it to clean up stale, test, or mis-imported records without opening each one individually.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What is Bulk Delete for Custom Objects?
Key benefits
How to bulk delete Custom Object records
What happens when a Custom Object record is deleted
How to recover deleted Custom Object records
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Bulk Delete for Custom Objects?
Bulk Delete is a list-view action on Custom Objects that lets you select multiple records using checkboxes and delete them in one go.
You can select records individually, select all records on a page, or apply filters and search first and then select from the filtered results.
Key benefits
Remove multiple Custom Object records in a single action.
Clean up records directly from the list view without opening each one.
Recover deleted records within 60 days from the Bulk Actions page.
How to bulk delete Custom Object records
1. Go to the desired Custom Objects in your sub-account
2. On the list view, use the checkboxes on the left of each row to select the records you want to delete. Use the header checkbox to select all records on the page.
How to bulk delete Custom Object records (image 1 of 7)What this shows 2.What this showsIllustrates the "How to bulk delete Custom Object records" section of "Bulk Delete for Custom Object Records".This screenshot appears in the "How to bulk delete Custom Object records" section of "Bulk Delete for Custom Object Records". The text alongside this image reads: 2. On the list view, use the checkboxes on the left of each row to select the records you want to delete. Use the header checkbox to select all records on the page. Immediately after, the guide continues: 3. Click Delete from the bulk actions bar that appears.Image 1 of 7What to choose2. On the list view, use the checkboxes on the left of each row to select the records you want to delete. Use the header checkbox to select all records on the page.
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Next step3. Click Delete from the bulk actions bar that appears.
3. Click Delete from the bulk actions bar that appears.
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Next step4. Confirm the action in the dialog.
4. Confirm the action in the dialog.
How to bulk delete Custom Object records (image 3 of 7)What this shows 4.What this showsIllustrates the "How to bulk delete Custom Object records" section of "Bulk Delete for Custom Object Records".This screenshot appears in the "How to bulk delete Custom Object records" section of "Bulk Delete for Custom Object Records". The text alongside this image reads: 4. Confirm the action in the dialog. For context, this section explains: 2. On the list view, use the checkboxes on the left of each row to select the records you want to delete. Use the header checkbox to select all records on the page. Immediately after, the guide continues: 5. You can check the progress and logs in the bulk actions page.Image 3 of 7How to confirm4. Confirm the action in the dialog.
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Next step5. You can check the progress and logs in the bulk actions page
5. You can check the progress and logs in the bulk actions page
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Next stepWhen you delete a Custom Object record, the record itself and all of its field values are removed.How to bulk delete Custom Object records (image 5 of 7)What this shows 5.What this showsIllustrates the "How to bulk delete Custom Object records" section of "Bulk Delete for Custom Object Records".This screenshot appears in the "How to bulk delete Custom Object records" section of "Bulk Delete for Custom Object Records". The text alongside this image reads: 5. You can check the progress and logs in the bulk actions page. Immediately after, the guide continues: When you delete a Custom Object record, the record itself and all of its field values are removed.Image 5 of 7What this covers5. You can check the progress and logs in the bulk actions page
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Next stepWhen you delete a Custom Object record, the record itself and all of its field values are removed.
What happens when a Custom Object record is deleted
When you delete a Custom Object record, the record itself and all of its field values are removed.
All relations and associations on the deleted record are also removed, including:
Associations to related Notes and Tasks
Associations to related Contacts, Companies, and Opportunities
Associations to other Custom Object records
Any association labels applied to those relationships
The related Notes, Tasks, Contacts, Companies, Opportunities, or other Custom Object records themselves are not deleted — only the link between them and the deleted record is removed.
How to recover deleted Custom Object records
Bulk-deleted Custom Object records can be restored within 60 days of deletion from the Bulk Actions page. After 60 days, the records are permanently removed and cannot be recovered.
To restore deleted records:
1. Go to Bulk Actions in your sub-account.
How to recover deleted Custom Object records (image 6 of 7)What this shows 1.What this showsIllustrates the "How to recover deleted Custom Object records" section of "Bulk Delete for Custom Object Records".This screenshot appears in the "How to recover deleted Custom Object records" section of "Bulk Delete for Custom Object Records". The text alongside this image reads: 1. Go to Bulk Actions in your sub-account. Immediately after, the guide continues: 2. Locate the relevant job row and click the three-dot menu on the right. Click Restore.Image 6 of 7What this covers1. Go to Bulk Actions in your sub-account.
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Next step2. Locate the relevant job row and click the three-dot menu on the right. Click Restore.
2. Locate the relevant job row and click the three-dot menu on the right. Click Restore.
How to recover deleted Custom Object records (image 7 of 7)What this shows 2.What this showsIllustrates the "How to recover deleted Custom Object records" section of "Bulk Delete for Custom Object Records".This screenshot appears in the "How to recover deleted Custom Object records" section of "Bulk Delete for Custom Object Records". The text alongside this image reads: 2. Locate the relevant job row and click the three-dot menu on the right. Click Restore. Immediately after, the guide continues: 3. Confirm the action in the dialog.Image 7 of 7What to click2. Locate the relevant job row and click the three-dot menu on the right. Click Restore.
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Next step3. Confirm the action in the dialog.
3. Confirm the action in the dialog.
The restore runs as a new job and will appear in the Bulk Actions table. Once it completes, the records will be back on the list view along with their field values and associations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I bulk delete records from a filtered or searched list view?
Yes. Apply your filters or search first, then use the checkboxes to select records from the filtered results.
Q: How long do I have to restore deleted Custom Object records?
About 60 days from the date of deletion. After that, the records are permanently removed.
Q: Does bulk delete remove associated Notes and Tasks?
No. Deleting a Custom Object record removes the association to related Notes and Tasks, but does not delete the Notes or Tasks themselves.
Q: Are associations restored when I restore a deleted record?
Yes. When you restore a record from the Bulk Actions page, its previous associations and association labels are restored along with the record.
