How Do I Add the Ambition Sidebar Widget in Salesforce Classic?

Last updated: November 12, 2026

Salesforce Classic users can keep Ambition in their sidebar with the Ambition Sidebar Widget or the narrower Ambition Sidebar Widget Small. These Classic sidebar components won't appear for anyone using Lightning Experience.

Required permissions:

  • The System Administrator profile in Salesforce is required to edit Home Page Layouts and Session Settings.

Add the Widget

  1. In Salesforce Classic, go to Setup --> Customize --> Home --> Home Page Layouts.

  2. Click on Edit next to the layout.

  3. Check the box for the Ambition widget and click on Next.

  4. Change the order if needed, then click on Save.

  5. Optional: To show the widget on every page, go to Setup --> Customize --> User Interface, check the Show Custom Sidebar Components on All Pages box, and click on Save.

Fix a Missing Widget

  1. Go to Setup --> Session Settings.

  2. Uncheck the Enable clickjack protection for customer Visualforce pages with headers disabled box.

  3. Click on Save.

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