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description: Enable or disable the Error Console for your users. The console collects warnings and non-fatal errors so you can see them when it’s convenient, instead of being an interruption. The Error Console setting applies to all users of your org.
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# Enable the Error Console in Setup

Enable or disable the Error Console for your users. The console collects warnings and non-fatal errors so you can see them when it’s convenient, instead of being an interruption. The Error Console setting applies to all users of your org.

### Required Editions

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Salesforce recommends enabling the Error Console in all orgs. When you know how to use it, it’s a better experience for all users.

1. From Setup, enter User Interface in the Quick Find box, then select **User Interface**.
2. Select **Use Error Console for error reporting in Lightning Experience** in the **Advanced** section.
    
    To disable the Error Console, deselect this setting.
3. Click **Save**.

#### See Also

- [View Errors in the Error Console](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=xcloud.admin_setup_errors_error_console.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5 "When enabled, the Error Console captures and shows component and page errors without interrupting your work in Salesforce. The console collects non-fatal errors so you can see them when it’s convenient for you, and they don’t require interaction. Fatal errors still show in error windows that you must dismiss before continuing. The Error Console also collects fatal errors for later inspection.")