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# Developer Sandboxes

# Developer Sandboxes {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Zurich
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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Developer Sandboxes provide admins and delegated developers the ability to request, access, and manage individual sandboxes on top of the same underlying development instance. Delegated developers can write and
merge code and configuration changes without the risk of their changes getting overwritten on the instance mid-development.

## Get started {#sandboxes-landing__cf-app-landing-get-started}

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| [ExploreExplore Developer Sandboxes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/D7wwdN3cAQ53usbGdlrDZA "Developer Sandboxes enable delegated developers and admins to request, access, and manage individual sandbox environments on top of the same underlying development instance.") | [InstallInstall Developer Sandboxes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/IwdDjgspSMDDukbJwzwUNA "Developer Sandboxes is installed on your instance with assistance from your ServiceNow account team.") |
| [AdministerAdminister Developer Sandboxes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/mVfyVNFY~2bvP_WL3hi6mQ "To define how data is populated in Developer Sandboxes, admins must configure Data Generation Profiles and templates that call the profiles.") | [AllocateAllocate Developer Sandboxes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/cBK50cthbM3XuHVBWdd1tg "If you have permission, you can allocate and retire the sandboxes you've created in your instance.") |
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Use Developer Sandboxes to create isolated development environments where users can develop on the ServiceNow AI Platform in parallel. Sandboxes help enhance Git-based workflows of the modern software development life cycle by reducing conflicts and enabling faster time to production.  
Effective management of Developer Sandboxes enables companies to do the following:

* Provision isolated development environments on demand
* Align workspaces to specific stories, developers, test plans, or any custom criteria
* Enable true parallel development with controlled, independent environments
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Developer Sandboxes is in general availability for Zurich. Developer Sandboxes has limited availability for Xanadu and Yokohama, though a general guideline is to use it in Yokohama or above.  
Note:  
If your instance is in a regulated environment, check with ServiceNow Support for more information about support for Developer Sandboxes.  
Note:  
Cloning and upgrading an instance removes all sandboxes from the instance. For details, see [Cloning and upgrading considerations for Developer Sandboxes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/XnagCgueMuwxEtVyT0Z2Lw "You should understand how plugins and sandboxes work before you clone or upgrade an instance with Developer Sandboxes. Always back up your work in a sandbox before any clone or upgrade, either by exporting the update sets or committing to source control.").

## Troubleshoot and get help {#sandboxes-landing__cf-app-landing-get-help}

* [Ask questions and explore other resources for Developer Sandboxes in the ServiceNow Community](https://www.servicenow.com/community/)
* [Search the Known Error Portal for known error articles](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0597477)
* [See the Developer Sandboxes FAQ and getting started guide](https://www.servicenow.com/community/app-engine-blog/developer-sandboxes-faq-and-getting-started-guide/ba-p/3433961)
* [Take the Developer Sandboxes Basics class on ServiceNow University](https://learning.servicenow.com/lxp/en/app-engine/developer-sandbox-basics-english-zurich?id=learning_course_prev&course_id=4bc515cf97047a503845f3f0f053af16&s=1&ssa=3)
* [Read a blog about Developer Sandboxes](https://www.servicenow.com/community/app-engine-blog/zurich-release-brings-app-dev-to-the-beach/ba-p/3339173)
* [Watch a video demo of merging changes in Git](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmzU7HYlV-g)
* [Contact Customer Service and Support](https://support.servicenow.com/now)
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