# What is Salesforce profile?

> A Salesforce profile defines a user's baseline settings and permissions, including object access, page layouts and login settings. Every user has exactly one profile; additional access is usually layered on with permission sets.

Source: https://synconai360.com/glossary/salesforce-profile

## Why it matters

Orgs that rely heavily on profiles for access end up with many near-duplicate profiles that are hard to review and change.

## In SyncOnAI 360

The SyncOnAI 360 audit flags security that leans on profiles where permission sets are the better practice, alongside the other permission checks.

## Related terms

- [Permission set](https://synconai360.com/glossary/permission-set)