Retrieve and update Organization-Wide Default (OWD) sharing settings for standard and custom objects in a Salesforce org. OWDs define the baseline level of access users have to records they do not own.
Scope
In scope
Retrieving current OWD settings, updating internal/external access levels for standard and custom objects
Out of scope
Sharing rules, role hierarchy configuration, manual sharing, permission sets, criteria-based sharing — delegate to appropriate skills
Clarifying Questions
Before proceeding, confirm with the user if not already clear:
Which object(s) do you want to get or update OWD settings for?
What access level do you want to set? (Private, Public Read Only, Public Read/Write, Controlled by Parent)
Do you need to change both internal and external access, or just one?
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908
Repository
forcedotcom/sf-skills
GitHub Stars
803
First Seen
Jul 24, 2026
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