org Commands

Use the org commands to manage the orgs you use with Salesforce CLI. Create and delete scratch orgs, list your created and authorized orgs, and open orgs in your browser.

force:org:clone

Clones a sandbox org using values specified in a configuration file or key=value pairs that you specify on the command line. Values specified on the command line override values in the configuration file.

Help for force:org:clone

Specify a configuration file with a sourceSandboxName or provide key=value pairs while cloning a sandbox. The --targetusername (-u) must be a production org with sandbox licenses. The —type (-t) is required if cloning a sandbox.

Examples:

1$ sfdx force:org:clone -t sandbox -f config/dev-sandbox-def.json -u prodOrg -a MyDevSandbox
1$ sfdx force:org:clone -t sandbox sandboxName=DevSbx1 sourceSandboxName=Sbx2Clone -u prodOrg -a MyDevSandbox

Command Syntax

sfdx force:org:clone
[--json]
[--loglevel LOGLEVEL]
[-u TARGETUSERNAME]
[--apiversion APIVERSION]
-t TYPE
[-f DEFINITIONFILE]
[-s]
[-a SETALIAS]
[-w WAIT]

Parameters

--json
Optional

Format output as JSON.

Type: boolean
--loglevel LOGLEVEL
Optional

The logging level for this command invocation. Logs are stored in $HOME/.sfdx/sfdx.log.

Type: enum
Permissible values are: trace, debug, info, warn, error, fatal, TRACE, DEBUG, INFO, WARN, ERROR, FATAL
Default value: warn
-u | --targetusername TARGETUSERNAME
Optional

A username or alias for the target org. Overrides the default target org.

Type: string
--apiversion APIVERSION
Optional

Override the API version used for API requests made by this command.

Type: string
-t | --type TYPE
Required

The type of org to create. Only "sandbox" is supported.

Type: enum
Permissible values are: sandbox
-f | --definitionfile DEFINITIONFILE
Optional

The path to an org definition file. Either --definitionfile or a vararg value for edition (for example, edition=Developer) is required. Varargs override the values in the scratch org definition file.

Type: filepath
-s | --setdefaultusername
Optional

Sets the created org as the default username.

Type: boolean
-a | --setalias SETALIAS
Optional

An alias for the created org.

Type: string
-w | --wait WAIT
Optional

Sets the streaming client socket timeout, in minutes. If the streaming client socket has no contact from the server for a number of minutes, the client exits. Specify a longer wait time if timeouts occur frequently.

Type: minutes
Default value: 6 minutes

force:org:create

Creates a scratch org or a sandbox org using the values specified in a configuration file or key=value pairs that you specify on the command line. Values specified on the command line override values in the configuration file.

Help for force:org:create

Specify a configuration file or provide key=value pairs while creating a scratch org or a sandbox. When creating scratch orgs, —targetdevhubusername (-v) must be a Dev Hub org. When creating sandboxes, the --targetusername (-u) must be a production org with sandbox licenses. The —type (-t) is required if creating a sandbox.

Examples:

1$ sfdx force:org:create -f config/enterprise-scratch-def.json -a MyScratchOrg
1$ sfdx force:org:create edition=Developer -a MyScratchOrg -s -v devHub
1$ sfdx force:org:create -f config/enterprise-scratch-def.json -a ScratchOrgWithOverrides username=testuser1@mycompany.org
1$ sfdx force:org:create -t sandbox -f config/dev-sandbox-def.json -a MyDevSandbox -u prodOrg

Command Syntax

sfdx force:org:create
[--json]
[--loglevel LOGLEVEL]
[-v TARGETDEVHUBUSERNAME]
[-u TARGETUSERNAME]
[--apiversion APIVERSION]
[-t TYPE]
[-f DEFINITIONFILE]
[-n]
[-c]
[-i CLIENTID]
[-s]
[-a SETALIAS]
[-w WAIT]
[-d DURATIONDAYS]

Parameters

--json
Optional

Format output as JSON.

Type: boolean
--loglevel LOGLEVEL
Optional

The logging level for this command invocation. Logs are stored in $HOME/.sfdx/sfdx.log.

Type: enum
Permissible values are: trace, debug, info, warn, error, fatal, TRACE, DEBUG, INFO, WARN, ERROR, FATAL
Default value: warn
-v | --targetdevhubusername TARGETDEVHUBUSERNAME
Optional

A username or alias for the target Dev Hub org. Overrides the default Dev Hub org.

Type: string
-u | --targetusername TARGETUSERNAME
Optional

A username or alias for the target org. Overrides the default target org.

Type: string
--apiversion APIVERSION
Optional

Override the API version used for API requests made by this command.

Type: string
-t | --type TYPE
Optional

Type of org to create.

Type: enum
Permissible values are: scratch, sandbox
Default value: scratch
-f | --definitionfile DEFINITIONFILE
Optional

Path to an org definition file.

Type: filepath
-n | --nonamespace
Optional

Create the scratch org with no namespace.

Type: boolean
-c | --noancestors
Optional

Do not include second-generation package ancestors in the scratch org.

Type: boolean
-i | --clientid CLIENTID
Optional

Connected app consumer key; not supported for sandbox org creation.

Type: string
-s | --setdefaultusername
Optional

Set the created org as the default username.

Type: boolean
-a | --setalias SETALIAS
Optional

Alias for the created org.

Type: string
-w | --wait WAIT
Optional

The streaming client socket timeout (in minutes).

Type: minutes
Default value: 6 minutes
-d | --durationdays DURATIONDAYS
Optional

Duration of the scratch org (in days) (default:7, min:1, max:30).

Type: integer

force:org:delete

Mark a scratch or sandbox org for deletion.

Help for force:org:delete

To mark the org for deletion without being prompted to confirm, specify --noprompt.

Examples:

1$ sfdx force:org:delete -u me@my.org
1$ sfdx force:org:delete -u MyOrgAlias -p

Command Syntax

sfdx force:org:delete
[--json]
[--loglevel LOGLEVEL]
[-v TARGETDEVHUBUSERNAME]
[-u TARGETUSERNAME]
[--apiversion APIVERSION]
[-p]

Parameters

--json
Optional

Format output as JSON.

Type: boolean
--loglevel LOGLEVEL
Optional

The logging level for this command invocation. Logs are stored in $HOME/.sfdx/sfdx.log.

Type: enum
Permissible values are: trace, debug, info, warn, error, fatal, TRACE, DEBUG, INFO, WARN, ERROR, FATAL
Default value: warn
-v | --targetdevhubusername TARGETDEVHUBUSERNAME
Optional

A username or alias for the target Dev Hub org. Overrides the default Dev Hub org.

Type: string
-u | --targetusername TARGETUSERNAME
Optional

A username or alias for the target org. Overrides the default target org.

Type: string
--apiversion APIVERSION
Optional

Override the API version used for API requests made by this command.

Type: string
-p | --noprompt
Optional

No prompt to confirm deletion.

Type: boolean

force:org:display

Get the description for the current or target org.

Help for force:org:display

Output includes your access token, client Id, connected status, org ID, instance URL, username, and alias, if applicable.

Use --verbose to include the SFDX auth URL.

Including --verbose displays the sfdxAuthUrl property only if you authenticated to the org using auth:web:login (not auth:jwt:grant)

Examples for force:org:display

sfdx force:org:display

sfdx force:org:display -u me@my.org

sfdx force:org:display -u TestOrg1 --json

sfdx force:org:display -u TestOrg1 --json > tmp/MyOrgDesc.json

Command Syntax

sfdx force:org:display
[--json]
[--loglevel LOGLEVEL]
[-u TARGETUSERNAME]
[--apiversion APIVERSION]
[--verbose]

Parameters

--json
Optional

Format output as JSON.

Type: boolean
--loglevel LOGLEVEL
Optional

The logging level for this command invocation. Logs are stored in $HOME/.sfdx/sfdx.log.

Type: enum
Permissible values are: trace, debug, info, warn, error, fatal, TRACE, DEBUG, INFO, WARN, ERROR, FATAL
Default value: warn
-u | --targetusername TARGETUSERNAME
Optional

A username or alias for the target org. Overrides the default target org.

Type: string
--apiversion APIVERSION
Optional

Override the API version used for API requests made by this command.

Type: string
--verbose
Optional

Emit additional command output to stdout.

Type: boolean

force:org:list

List all orgs you’ve created or authenticated to.

Examples for force:org:list

sfdx force:org:list

sfdx force:org:list --verbose --json

sfdx force:org:list --verbose --json > tmp/MyOrgList.json

Command Syntax

sfdx force:org:list
[--json]
[--loglevel LOGLEVEL]
[--verbose]
[--all]
[--clean]
[-p]
[--skipconnectionstatus]

Parameters

--json
Optional

Format output as JSON.

Type: boolean
--loglevel LOGLEVEL
Optional

The logging level for this command invocation. Logs are stored in $HOME/.sfdx/sfdx.log.

Type: enum
Permissible values are: trace, debug, info, warn, error, fatal, TRACE, DEBUG, INFO, WARN, ERROR, FATAL
Default value: warn
--verbose
Optional

Emit additional command output to stdout.

Type: boolean
--all
Optional

Include expired, deleted, and unknown-status scratch orgs.

Type: boolean
--clean
Optional

Remove all local org authorizations for non-active orgs.

Type: boolean
-p | --noprompt
Optional

Do not prompt for confirmation.

Type: boolean
--skipconnectionstatus
Optional

Skip retrieving the connection status of non-scratch orgs.

Type: boolean

force:org:open

Open your default scratch org, or another specified org.

Help for force:org:open

To open a specific page, specify the portion of the URL after "yourInstance.salesforce.com/" as --path.

For example, specify "--path lightning" to open Lightning Experience, or specify "--path /apex/YourPage" to open a Visualforce page.

To generate a URL but not launch it in your browser, specify --urlonly.

Examples for force:org:open

sfdx force:org:open

sfdx force:org:open -u me@my.org

sfdx force:org:open -u MyTestOrg1

sfdx force:org:open -r -p lightning

Command Syntax

sfdx force:org:open
[--json]
[--loglevel LOGLEVEL]
[-u TARGETUSERNAME]
[--apiversion APIVERSION]
[-p PATH]
[-r]

Parameters

--json
Optional

Format output as JSON.

Type: boolean
--loglevel LOGLEVEL
Optional

The logging level for this command invocation. Logs are stored in $HOME/.sfdx/sfdx.log.

Type: enum
Permissible values are: trace, debug, info, warn, error, fatal, TRACE, DEBUG, INFO, WARN, ERROR, FATAL
Default value: warn
-u | --targetusername TARGETUSERNAME
Optional

A username or alias for the target org. Overrides the default target org.

Type: string
--apiversion APIVERSION
Optional

Override the API version used for API requests made by this command.

Type: string
-p | --path PATH
Optional

Navigation URL path.

Type: string
-r | --urlonly
Optional

Display navigation URL, but don’t launch browser.

Type: boolean

force:org:shape:create (Beta)

Create a scratch org configuration (shape) based on the specified source org.

This release contains a beta version of the force:org:shape:create command, which means it’s a high-quality feature with known limitations. The the force:org:shape:create command isn’t generally available unless or until Salesforce announces its general availability in documentation or in press releases or public statements. We can’t guarantee general availability within any particular time frame or at all. Make your purchase decisions only on the basis of generally available products and features. You can provide feedback and suggestions for the force:org:shape:create command in the Org Shape for Scratch Orgs group in the Trailblazer Community.

Note

Examples for force:org:shape:create

sfdx force:org:shape:create -u me@my.org

sfdx force:org:shape:create -u me@my.org --json --loglevel debug

Command Syntax

sfdx force:org:shape:create
[--json]
[--loglevel LOGLEVEL]
[-u TARGETUSERNAME]
[--apiversion APIVERSION]

Parameters

--json
Optional

Format output as JSON.

Type: boolean
--loglevel LOGLEVEL
Optional

The logging level for this command invocation. Logs are stored in $HOME/.sfdx/sfdx.log.

Type: enum
Permissible values are: trace, debug, info, warn, error, fatal, TRACE, DEBUG, INFO, WARN, ERROR, FATAL
Default value: warn
-u | --targetusername TARGETUSERNAME
Optional

A username or alias for the target org. Overrides the default target org.

Type: string
--apiversion APIVERSION
Optional

Override the API version used for API requests made by this command.

Type: string

force:org:shape:delete (Beta)

Delete all org shapes for a target org.

This release contains a beta version of the force:org:shape:delete command, which means it’s a high-quality feature with known limitations. The the force:org:shape:delete command isn’t generally available unless or until Salesforce announces its general availability in documentation or in press releases or public statements. We can’t guarantee general availability within any particular time frame or at all. Make your purchase decisions only on the basis of generally available products and features. You can provide feedback and suggestions for the force:org:shape:delete command in the Org Shape for Scratch Orgs group in the Trailblazer Community.

Note

Examples for force:org:shape:delete

sfdx force:org:shape:delete -u me@my.org

sfdx force:org:shape:delete -u MyOrgAlias -p

sfdx force:org:shape:delete -u me@my.org --json

sfdx force:org:shape:delete -u me@my.org -p --json > tmp/MyOrgShapeDelete.json

Command Syntax

sfdx force:org:shape:delete
[--json]
[--loglevel LOGLEVEL]
[-u TARGETUSERNAME]
[--apiversion APIVERSION]
[-p]

Parameters

--json
Optional

Format output as JSON.

Type: boolean
--loglevel LOGLEVEL
Optional

The logging level for this command invocation. Logs are stored in $HOME/.sfdx/sfdx.log.

Type: enum
Permissible values are: trace, debug, info, warn, error, fatal, TRACE, DEBUG, INFO, WARN, ERROR, FATAL
Default value: warn
-u | --targetusername TARGETUSERNAME
Optional

A username or alias for the target org. Overrides the default target org.

Type: string
--apiversion APIVERSION
Optional

Override the API version used for API requests made by this command.

Type: string
-p | --noprompt
Optional

Do not prompt for confirmation.

Type: boolean

force:org:shape:list (Beta)

List all org shapes you’ve created.

This release contains a beta version of the force:org:shape:list command, which means it’s a high-quality feature with known limitations. The the force:org:shape:list command isn’t generally available unless or until Salesforce announces its general availability in documentation or in press releases or public statements. We can’t guarantee general availability within any particular time frame or at all. Make your purchase decisions only on the basis of generally available products and features. You can provide feedback and suggestions for the force:org:shape:list command in the Org Shape for Scratch Orgs group in the Trailblazer Community.

Note

Examples for force:org:shape:list

sfdx force:org:shape:list

sfdx force:org:shape:list --json

sfdx force:org:shape:list --json > tmp/MyOrgShapeList.json

Command Syntax

sfdx force:org:shape:list
[--json]
[--loglevel LOGLEVEL]
[--verbose]

Parameters

--json
Optional

Format output as JSON.

Type: boolean
--loglevel LOGLEVEL
Optional

The logging level for this command invocation. Logs are stored in $HOME/.sfdx/sfdx.log.

Type: enum
Permissible values are: trace, debug, info, warn, error, fatal, TRACE, DEBUG, INFO, WARN, ERROR, FATAL
Default value: warn
--verbose
Optional

Emit additional command output to stdout.

Type: boolean

force:org:snapshot:create (Pilot)

Creates a snapshot of a scratch org.

We provide the force:org:snapshot:create command to selected customers through an invitation-only pilot program that requires agreement to specific terms and conditions. Pilot programs are subject to change, and we can’t guarantee acceptance. The force:org:snapshot:create command isn’t generally available unless or until Salesforce announces its general availability in documentation or in press releases or public statements. We can’t guarantee general availability within any particular time frame or at all. Make your purchase decisions only on the basis of generally available products and features. You can provide feedback and suggestions for the force:org:snapshot:create command in the W19 Pilot: Scratch Org Snapshots group in the Trailblazer Community.

Note

Help for force:org:snapshot:create

A snapshot is a point-in-time export of a scratch org. The export is stored in Salesforce and referenced by its unique name in a scratch definition file.

Use "sfdx force:org:snapshot:get" to get details, including status, about a snapshot creation request.

With "snapshot" in your scratch org definition file, use "sfdx force:org:create" to create a scratch org from a snapshot.

Examples:

1$ sfdx force:org:snapshot:create --sourceorg 00Dxx0000000000 --snapshotname Dependencies --description "Contains PackageA v1.1.0"
1$ sfdx force:org:snapshot:create -o myuser@myorg -n NightlyBranch -d "Contains PkgA v2.1.0 and PkgB 3.3.0"

Command Syntax

sfdx force:org:snapshot:create
[--json]
[--loglevel LOGLEVEL]
[-v TARGETDEVHUBUSERNAME]
[--apiversion APIVERSION]
-o SOURCEORG
-n SNAPSHOTNAME
[-d DESCRIPTION]

Parameters

--json
Optional

Format output as JSON.

Type: boolean
--loglevel LOGLEVEL
Optional

The logging level for this command invocation. Logs are stored in $HOME/.sfdx/sfdx.log.

Type: enum
Permissible values are: trace, debug, info, warn, error, fatal, TRACE, DEBUG, INFO, WARN, ERROR, FATAL
Default value: warn
-v | --targetdevhubusername TARGETDEVHUBUSERNAME
Optional

A username or alias for the target Dev Hub org. Overrides the default Dev Hub org.

Type: string
--apiversion APIVERSION
Optional

Override the API version used for API requests made by this command.

Type: string
-o | --sourceorg SOURCEORG
Required

The org ID, or a locally authenticated username or alias, of the scratch org to snapshot.

Type: string
-n | --snapshotname SNAPSHOTNAME
Required

The unique name of the snapshot. Use this name to create scratch orgs from the snapshot.

Type: string
-d | --description DESCRIPTION
Optional

A description of the snapshot. Use this description to document the contents of the snapshot. We suggest that you include a reference point, such as a version control system tag or commit ID.

Type: string

force:org:snapshot:delete (Pilot)

Deletes a scratch org snapshot.

We provide the force:org:snapshot:delete command to selected customers through an invitation-only pilot program that requires agreement to specific terms and conditions. Pilot programs are subject to change, and we can’t guarantee acceptance. The force:org:snapshot:delete command isn’t generally available unless or until Salesforce announces its general availability in documentation or in press releases or public statements. We can’t guarantee general availability within any particular time frame or at all. Make your purchase decisions only on the basis of generally available products and features. You can provide feedback and suggestions for the force:org:snapshot:delete command in the W19 Pilot: Scratch Org Snapshots group in the Trailblazer Community.

Note

Help for force:org:snapshot:delete

Examples:

1$ sfdx force:org:snapshot:delete --snapshot 0Oo...
1$ sfdx force:org:snapshot:delete -s BaseSnapshot

Command Syntax

sfdx force:org:snapshot:delete
[--json]
[--loglevel LOGLEVEL]
[-v TARGETDEVHUBUSERNAME]
[--apiversion APIVERSION]
-s SNAPSHOT

Parameters

--json
Optional

Format output as JSON.

Type: boolean
--loglevel LOGLEVEL
Optional

The logging level for this command invocation. Logs are stored in $HOME/.sfdx/sfdx.log.

Type: enum
Permissible values are: trace, debug, info, warn, error, fatal, TRACE, DEBUG, INFO, WARN, ERROR, FATAL
Default value: warn
-v | --targetdevhubusername TARGETDEVHUBUSERNAME
Optional

A username or alias for the target Dev Hub org. Overrides the default Dev Hub org.

Type: string
--apiversion APIVERSION
Optional

Override the API version used for API requests made by this command.

Type: string
-s | --snapshot SNAPSHOT
Required

The name or ID (starts with 0Oo) of the snapshot to delete.

Type: string

force:org:snapshot:get (Pilot)

Retrieves details about a scratch org snapshot.

We provide the force:org:snapshot:get command to selected customers through an invitation-only pilot program that requires agreement to specific terms and conditions. Pilot programs are subject to change, and we can’t guarantee acceptance. The force:org:snapshot:get command isn’t generally available unless or until Salesforce announces its general availability in documentation or in press releases or public statements. We can’t guarantee general availability within any particular time frame or at all. Make your purchase decisions only on the basis of generally available products and features. You can provide feedback and suggestions for the force:org:snapshot:get command in the W19 Pilot: Scratch Org Snapshots group in the Trailblazer Community.

Note

Help for force:org:snapshot:get

Use "sfdx force:org:snapshot:create" to create a snapshot.

Use "sfdx force:org:snapshot:list" to retrieve all snapshots.

Examples:

1$ sfdx force:org:snapshot:get --snapshot 0Oo...
1$ sfdx force:org:snapshot:get -s Dependencies

Command Syntax

sfdx force:org:snapshot:get
[--json]
[--loglevel LOGLEVEL]
[-v TARGETDEVHUBUSERNAME]
[--apiversion APIVERSION]
-s SNAPSHOT

Parameters

--json
Optional

Format output as JSON.

Type: boolean
--loglevel LOGLEVEL
Optional

The logging level for this command invocation. Logs are stored in $HOME/.sfdx/sfdx.log.

Type: enum
Permissible values are: trace, debug, info, warn, error, fatal, TRACE, DEBUG, INFO, WARN, ERROR, FATAL
Default value: warn
-v | --targetdevhubusername TARGETDEVHUBUSERNAME
Optional

A username or alias for the target Dev Hub org. Overrides the default Dev Hub org.

Type: string
--apiversion APIVERSION
Optional

Override the API version used for API requests made by this command.

Type: string
-s | --snapshot SNAPSHOT
Required

The name or ID (starts with 0Oo) of the snapshot to retrieve.

Type: string

force:org:snapshot:list (Pilot)

Lists scratch org snapshots for your Dev Hub.

We provide the force:org:snapshot:list command to selected customers through an invitation-only pilot program that requires agreement to specific terms and conditions. Pilot programs are subject to change, and we can’t guarantee acceptance. The force:org:snapshot:list command isn’t generally available unless or until Salesforce announces its general availability in documentation or in press releases or public statements. We can’t guarantee general availability within any particular time frame or at all. Make your purchase decisions only on the basis of generally available products and features. You can provide feedback and suggestions for the force:org:snapshot:list command in the W19 Pilot: Scratch Org Snapshots group in the Trailblazer Community.

Note

Help for force:org:snapshot:list

Use "sfdx force:org:snapshot:get" to get details about a snapshot request.

Use "sfdx force:org:snapshot:create" to create a snapshot.

Examples:

1$ sfdx force:org:snapshot:list
1$ sfdx force:org:snapshot:list -v OtherDevHub@example.com

Command Syntax

sfdx force:org:snapshot:list
[--json]
[--loglevel LOGLEVEL]
[-v TARGETDEVHUBUSERNAME]
[--apiversion APIVERSION]

Parameters

--json
Optional

Format output as JSON.

Type: boolean
--loglevel LOGLEVEL
Optional

The logging level for this command invocation. Logs are stored in $HOME/.sfdx/sfdx.log.

Type: enum
Permissible values are: trace, debug, info, warn, error, fatal, TRACE, DEBUG, INFO, WARN, ERROR, FATAL
Default value: warn
-v | --targetdevhubusername TARGETDEVHUBUSERNAME
Optional

A username or alias for the target Dev Hub org. Overrides the default Dev Hub org.

Type: string
--apiversion APIVERSION
Optional

Override the API version used for API requests made by this command.

Type: string

force:org:status

Reports sandbox org creation status. If the org is ready, authenticates to the org.

Help for force:org:status

Use this command to check the status of your sandbox org creation and, if the org is ready, authenticate to the org.

To specify the number of minutes that the command will wait for the sandbox org creation to complete before returning control of the terminal to you, include a -w | --wait value.

Examples:

1$ sfdx force:org:status -n YourSandboxName -w 10

Command Syntax

sfdx force:org:status
[--json]
[--loglevel LOGLEVEL]
[-u TARGETUSERNAME]
[--apiversion APIVERSION]
-n SANDBOXNAME
[-s]
[-a SETALIAS]
[-w WAIT]

Parameters

--json
Optional

Format output as JSON.

Type: boolean
--loglevel LOGLEVEL
Optional

The logging level for this command invocation. Logs are stored in $HOME/.sfdx/sfdx.log.

Type: enum
Permissible values are: trace, debug, info, warn, error, fatal, TRACE, DEBUG, INFO, WARN, ERROR, FATAL
Default value: warn
-u | --targetusername TARGETUSERNAME
Optional

A username or alias for the target org. Overrides the default target org.

Type: string
--apiversion APIVERSION
Optional

Override the API version used for API requests made by this command.

Type: string
-n | --sandboxname SANDBOXNAME
Required

The name of the sandbox org whose creation status you want to check.

Type: string
-s | --setdefaultusername
Optional

Sets the created org as the default username.

Type: boolean
-a | --setalias SETALIAS
Optional

An alias for the created org.

Type: string
-w | --wait WAIT
Optional

The number of minutes to wait for the org to be ready while polling for its creation status.

Type: minutes
Default value: 6 minutes