How can Salesforce user access levels be extended?

Assigning additional permission sets is a crucial way to extend user access levels within Salesforce. Permission sets allow administrators to grant specific permissions to users without changing their profiles. This flexibility means that users can have elevated access to certain features or data that are not contained in their default profile. For instance, if a user needs temporary access to a particular application or feature, an administrator can assign a permission set that contains the necessary permissions rather than modifying the user's profile directly.

This method of managing access is particularly beneficial in organizations where user needs may change frequently or vary widely among different roles. Unlike profiles, which are more static and define baseline permissions, permission sets provide a dynamic approach to access management, enabling tailored access without creating numerous profiles.

Changing user passwords can enhance security but does not directly contribute to extending user access levels. Reviewing user login history is a valuable practice for security audits and usage monitoring but does not modify access. Creating new user roles helps structure access control but does not directly extend existing users' access unless roles are specifically configured to do so.