Microsoft Dev Box

Microsoft Dev Box is available in many Azure regions. Visit the Products by Region page for the most up-to-date list.

Most modern devices with an internet connection can access dev boxes, including devices supported by Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac OS, iOS, and Android. You can access dev boxes through the Microsoft Remote Desktop app or directly within an HTML5-capable browser. Certain features may require specific hardware.

Dev Box provides high-performance connectivity and enables developers to select dev boxes closest to their physical location to deliver a fast experience.

Any tool that works on Windows OS can be installed on a dev box. Ultimately, the goal is for development teams to be able to build any application on any tech stack using any tool. Dev Box also supports developing and debugging cross-platform applications that run on Linux using Windows Subsystem for Linux.

Microsoft Dev Box is integrated with developer tools and workflows and specifically designed to help increase developer productivity.

To use Dev Box, each user must be licensed for Windows 11 Enterprise or Windows 10 Enterprise, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, and Azure Active Directory P1. In addition to being available independently, these licenses are included in Microsoft 365 F3, Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 A3, Microsoft 365 A5, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, and Microsoft 365 Education Student Use Benefit subscriptions.