Classic encrypted text fields
Key Takeaway
A Classic encrypted text field is its own custom field type. You can't convert a field to it or from it, and only users with the View Encrypted Data permission can see its real value.
Classic Encryption gives you a dedicated custom text field type. The field masks its value for anyone who lacks the View Encrypted Data permission, so sensitive text such as a Social Security number stays private from other Salesforce users. Encrypted text fields have many restrictions. Salesforce recommends using them only when government regulations require it, because they need more processing and have search-related limits.
What a Classic encrypted text field is
A Classic encrypted text field is its own custom field type, not a setting you turn on for an existing field.
Classic Encryption works in both Salesforce Classic and Lightning Experience. It is available in these editions:
- Developer Edition
- Enterprise Edition
- Performance Edition
- Unlimited Edition
- Database.com Edition