Unmanaged Packages in Salesforce: Access Settings Overview

When dealing with unmanaged packages in a platform like Salesforce, access settings are determined by the metadata within the package and the org where the package is installed. An unmanaged package is a collection of application components that are grouped together to be distributed and installed in Salesforce orgs. Unlike managed packages, unmanaged packages have no versioning, and the components can be edited after the package is installed.

Access settings, such as object permissions, field-level security, and sharing rules, are not included with the unmanaged package itself. Therefore, after an unmanaged package is installed, administrators need to manually configure these access settings within the target org. It is important to note that access settings for package components will default to the most restrictive permissions when installed in a new org.

To ensure the proper functioning of the components in an unmanaged package, administrators must review and set up these access settings according to the requirements and security policies of their organization. This may involve adjusting profiles, permission sets, or sharing rules to grant the appropriate level of access to users.