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How to Optimize Slow Queries in Salesforce

Learn how to identify and fix slow-running queries that impact performance and may hit governor limits.

Traditional Method

1-2 hours
hard
1

Enable Debug Logs

Set up debug logs for the user or process experiencing slow queries

2

Review Debug Logs

Open debug logs and look for SOQL queries with high execution times

3

Identify Slow Queries

Find queries taking more than 2-3 seconds

4

Check Query Selectivity

Verify queries use indexed fields in WHERE clauses

5

Review Query Logic

Look for queries in loops or inefficient joins

6

Optimize Queries

Add indexes, reduce fields, or restructure queries

7

Test Performance

Re-run queries and verify improved performance

With Clientell

30 seconds
Easy

Instead of following multiple steps, use Clientell to complete this task instantly:

Identify queries in the last 24 h whose execution time > 5 s and list caller (flow, apex).

Benefits:

  • Instantly find slow queries without manual log analysis
  • Automatic identification of query callers
  • No need to enable or parse debug logs
  • Get actionable optimization recommendations

Related resources

How-to guides1Errors2Use cases1

How-to guides1

  • How to Troubleshoot Salesforce Errors

    Learn how to identify, analyze, and resolve common Salesforce errors quickly and effectively.

Errors2

  • Governor Limit Exceeded

    GOVERNOR_LIMIT_EXCEEDED

  • Query Exception

    QUERY_EXCEPTION

Use cases1

Surface queries over 5s and their caller in one prompt.

Try this prompt

“Identify queries in the last 24 h whose execution time > 5 s and list caller (flow, apex).”

Slow QueriesLast 24h
QueryTimeCaller
SELECT * FROM Lead...8.2sFlow
SELECT Account...6.5sApex
SELECT Opp WHERE...5.1sFlow
3 queries > 5sThreshold: 5s

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