| Feature | Refresh Existing Sandbox | Create New Sandbox | |--------|----------------------|--------------------| | Preserves sandbox name/URL | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (new URL) | | Data retention | ❌ Overwrites | ✅ Clean copy | | Wait time | Same as new | Same as new | | Re-authentication required | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | Uses same license slot | ✅ Yes | ❌ Needs new license |
Salesforce Sandbox Refresh is a for enterprise release management. When it works, it’s seamless. When it doesn’t, it’s a 48-hour black box of anxiety.
: Select this to make the sandbox available immediately upon completion. If not selected, you must manually activate it later. Click Create or Refresh to begin the process. 3. Activation and Duration
| Feature | Refresh Existing Sandbox | Create New Sandbox | |--------|----------------------|--------------------| | Preserves sandbox name/URL | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (new URL) | | Data retention | ❌ Overwrites | ✅ Clean copy | | Wait time | Same as new | Same as new | | Re-authentication required | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | Uses same license slot | ✅ Yes | ❌ Needs new license |
Salesforce Sandbox Refresh is a for enterprise release management. When it works, it’s seamless. When it doesn’t, it’s a 48-hour black box of anxiety.
: Select this to make the sandbox available immediately upon completion. If not selected, you must manually activate it later. Click Create or Refresh to begin the process. 3. Activation and Duration