How to compare/export “Field Permissions” for multiple Salesforce Profiles?

March 19, 2026

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Compare or Export Field Permissions for Multiple Objects

For any Salesforce Admin or developer, managing field-level permissions across multiple objects and profiles can quickly become complex and time-consuming. Whether you need to compare or export field permissions (in XLS), the standard Salesforce approach requires opening each profile and reviewing permissions field by field—making the process tedious and inefficient.

With BOFC (Bulk Object Field Creator), you can simplify this entire process. The app allows you to compare or export field permissions across multiple objects and profiles within the same Salesforce org in just a few clicks, saving hours of manual effort.

Benefits of Using BOFC

  • Supports both Standard and Custom Objects

  • Compare or export field permissions for single or multiple objects instantly

  • Works across multiple profiles simultaneously

  • Easy-to-use drag-and-drop interface

  • Eliminates repetitive manual work and improves accuracy

👉 Ideal for audits, access reviews, and faster metadata management.

Compare or Exports Field permissions

Note:

To avail this feature, kindly make sure you have installed the latest version of the application. You can upgrade your package using either of two ways:

  1. In Salesforce, go to “BOFC Home > Settings > App Version > Click to Upgrade” — or —
  2. Refer the below button to quickly upgrade your package to the latest version and explore its complete benefits:

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Few Simple Steps to manage Field Permissions actions:

1. Open the BOFC Home > Goto Field Permissions Section

Goto Field Permissions Section

2. It will open below screen for Field Permissions

BOFC Field Permissions

3. Select any one “action type” from the radio buttons

Compare or Exports Field permission

4. If user select “Compare” or “Export”, it will show below screen:

Compare or Export Field Permissions for Multiple Objects

Please select single or multiple objects, and select single or multiple profiles. Once done then click on “Click to Initiate Export (as xls)” button.

5. Please don’t refresh your page, until status is changed to “Completed”

Click to Initiate Export (as xls)

Once it is completed, it will show below screen

BOFC Field Permission is ready for download

Click on Download link as per above image and your file for field permissions is ready for download for multiple objects.

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Have you started using BOFC yet? Thousands of BOFC users have been able to save time & boost productivity using our Salesforce Metadata app. Click here to install the latest version of BOFC application in your Salesforce instance & explore its complete benefits for you.

For any queries or suggestions, you can contact us at https://www.bofc.io/#contact or mail us: support@bofcapp.io. Our BOFC Expert will help you get the best out of it.


Frequently Asked Questions

BOFC (Bulk Object Field Creator) is a tool that helps Salesforce Admins perform bulk metadata operations quickly. It reduces manual work, saves time, and simplifies configuration tasks across multiple objects.

Yes. BOFC allows you to create mass fields across multiple standard and custom objects in a single operation, helping standardize configurations and save setup time.

BOFC automates repetitive tasks like creating fields, managing validation rules, and updating permissions, making metadata management faster and more efficient.
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