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Enable the Interaction Log on a Service Console app

Activation is a few clicks in the App Manager. The harder part is designing the right field set and validation rules for the org''s contact-center workflow.

By Dipojjal Chakrabarti · Founder & Editor, Salesforce DictionaryLast updated May 21, 2026

Activation is a few clicks in the App Manager. The harder part is designing the right field set and validation rules for the org''s contact-center workflow.

  1. Open the Service Console app in App Manager

    Setup, App Manager, find the Service Console app, click Edit.

  2. Add the Interaction Log to the page

    Edit the app''s Lightning page, drag the Interaction Log component into a region (usually the right sidebar).

  3. Configure the field set

    Edit the Interaction Log fields in the Lightning App Builder. Add Disposition, Sentiment, or other custom fields specific to the org''s contact-center workflow.

  4. Add validation rules

    Create Validation Rules on Task requiring the disposition or other key fields before save. This enforces consistent data capture.

  5. Set agent hotkey

    Verify the Interaction Log has a keyboard shortcut configured. Agents save seconds per call by using the hotkey to open the panel.

  6. Train and roll out

    Walk the contact-center team through the new panel. Document the field meanings; especially clarify disposition definitions to keep reporting consistent.

Gotchas
  • Disposition codes only deliver value if defined consistently. Vague codes (Other, Resolved) collapse reporting; specific codes (Refund Issued, Escalated to Tier 2) drive insight.
  • Service Cloud Voice pre-fills the log from live transcription, but the agent still needs to review. Skipping review leaves transcription artifacts in the official record.
  • The Interaction Log creates Tasks on the related record. High call volume means high Task volume; plan reporting and archival to manage growth.
  • Required fields on Task that are not shown on the Interaction Log panel cause save failures. Confirm the panel includes every required field.

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