SF-Admin Configuration and Setup Practice Question
An administrator needs to ensure that only users from the company's corporate office can log into Salesforce. Which feature should the administrator configure to restrict login access based on the user's network location?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse 'Login IP Ranges' with 'Trusted IP Ranges' (Network Access). Login IP Ranges enforce a hard block at the profile level, whereas Trusted IP Ranges only bypass MFA prompts.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Login IP Ranges on the User Profile.
Login IP Ranges are the standard configuration tool for restricting access to Salesforce based on network security requirements. By setting these ranges at the Profile level, administrators create a whitelist of trusted IP addresses. This is a critical security practice in Salesforce, ensuring that sensitive organizational data remains accessible only from approved physical or virtual office locations, thereby mitigating unauthorized access risks.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Organization-Wide Defaults.
Why it's wrong here
Organization-Wide Defaults define the default level of access users have to each other's records. They function at the data layer to manage record visibility and do not have any capability to restrict or permit login attempts based on network geography or IP address constraints.
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Login IP Ranges on the User Profile.
Why this is correct
Setting Login IP Ranges on a Profile provides a strict gatekeeper for authentication. Any login attempt from an IP address outside the specified range is immediately blocked. This configuration is the primary method for enforcing network-based security policies for specific user groups within the Salesforce platform.
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Password Policies.
Why it's wrong here
Password policies regulate complexity, expiration, and lockout behavior for user authentication credentials. While they enhance security, they do not provide the capability to filter or restrict access based on the source network IP address. These settings are strictly focused on the management of user account credentials.
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Role Hierarchy.
Why it's wrong here
The Role Hierarchy is designed to manage data access and reporting levels within the organization's structure. It determines which users can see which records based on their managerial position. It is completely unrelated to the physical or network location of the user attempting a login session.
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Last reviewed September 2026 · checked against the official Salesforce exam blueprint
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