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Salesforce® Summer ’25 Release: Key Updates & Action Items

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Prepare for the Salesforce® Summer ’25 Release: Key Updates and What to Do Next

The Salesforce® Summer ’25 release is on the horizon, set to begin in June 2025. This update brings significant changes, enhancements, and new features that may impact your organisation. Staying informed and prepared is essential to ensure a smooth transition.

Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming changes, along with action items to help you navigate the release effectively.

Key Changes and What They Mean for Your Organisation

  1. One Email for All Report & Dashboard Alerts

You can now send all report and dashboard notifications from one company email address.
Why it matters: Keeps things clean and consistent for recipients.
What to do: Set the email address under “Organisation-Wide Addresses” and update any related compliance or branding documentation. Salesforce Help Article →

  1. ICU Formats – Nothing New, Just a Reminder

Salesforce has been using modern formats for dates, times, and currencies since 2020.
Why it matters: Everything looks right no matter where your users are.
What to do: No changes required unless legacy formatting issues persist—review settings only if anomalies appear. Salesforce Help Article →

  1. Clear State/Country Mappings (If Needed)

You can now clear existing country/state picklist settings if you need to troubleshoot.
Why it matters: Makes editing easier when individually editing your picklist mapping isn’t possible.
What to do: Only clear mappings if necessary; review mapping dependencies and export backups before making changes. Salesforce Help Article →

  1. Use Your My Domain URL for API Logins

Salesforce is cracking down—API logins now need your unique org URL.
Why it matters: It’s more secure and keeps access org-specific.
What to do: Review and update API integrations to use your org’s My Domain login URL before enforcement to avoid disruptions. Salesforce Help Article →

  1. Sleeker Look for External Sites (Aura Only)

Your external Aura sites are getting a visual refresh automatically.
Why it matters: Cleaner, more modern experience for site visitors.
What to do: Preview your Aura site layout and branding to ensure compatibility and update custom styles as needed. Salesforce Help Article →

  1. Flow Permissions Are Getting Tighter (Winter ’26)

Only users with proper permission will be allowed to run flows.
Why it matters: It stops unauthorised automations from running.
What to do: Audit user profiles and permission sets now to avoid flow disruptions when enforcement begins. Salesforce Help Article →

  1. AI Just Got Smarter

Einstein Copilot now helps with pricing and upselling. Lead scoring also got a major upgrade with external data.
Why it matters: Smarter tools = faster decisions.
What to do: Train teams on new AI functionalities and review data sources to ensure optimal AI performance. Salesforce Help Article →

  1. Flow Builder: Now with Scheduling & Smarter Error Fixing

You can now schedule flows and fix errors faster with better logs.
Why it matters: Less downtime, smoother automation.
What to do: Review existing flows to incorporate new scheduling and error-handling capabilities. Salesforce Help Article →

  1. Build Apps Faster (Even on Mobile)

Drag-and-drop mobile forms + industry-specific app templates = easy, quick builds.
Why it matters: Speed up projects without needing a dev team.
What to do: Explore available templates and assess opportunities to leverage mobile-first forms in your organisation.

  1. Industry Clouds Get Smarter

Finance and health clouds now offer more AI insights—like risk alerts and complete patient views.
Why it matters: More accurate, tailored service.
What to do: Evaluate the new features within your specific industry cloud and plan for integration. Salesforce Help Article →​

  1. Security Boosts Across the Board

New controls let you lock down API access and enforce MFA where needed.
Why it matters: Keeps your data safe.
What to do: Conduct a security audit to identify areas for implementing these new controls.​ Salesforce Help Article →

  1. Dev Tools Just Leveled Up

Apex debugging in VS Code and smarter CLI commands are here.
Why it matters: Less time fixing, more time building.
What to do: Encourage development teams to adopt the new tools and provide training as needed.​ Salesforce Help Article →

  1. Slack & Community Just Got More Useful

Add polls in Slack or serve personalised content in Experience Cloud.
Why it matters: Easier engagement, better user experience.
What to do: Implement these tools to foster better communication and user experience within your community platforms.​ Salesforce Help Article →

Key Dates

Preview Testing: May 5–16, 2025, for sandbox testing.
Official Rollout: Starts June 13, 2025
To do: Review the release notes, test updates in your sandbox environment, train relevant teams, and participate in Salesforce’s preview webinars for live demonstrations.​

By preparing early and staying informed, you can leverage the Salesforce® Summer ’25 release to optimise processes and enhance productivity across your organisation. If you would like Mint® to help you with adopting the above changes, please get in touch!

Stay ahead of the curve, prepare today!

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