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# Developer Sandboxes

# Developer Sandboxes {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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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/s3fCCI~okuFKtcljYOKPOg "Developer Sandboxes provide isolated development environments that enable parallel building and testing on top of a shared development instance. Use sandboxes to reduce code conflicts, accelerate delivery, and safely test configurations without affecting other team members' work.") | [InstallInstall Developer Sandboxes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/s3m6zeKoFa29eyxCeSKi5g "Developer Sandboxes is installed on your instance with assistance from your ServiceNow account team.") | [AdministerAdminister and allocate Developer Sandboxes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/mD~W1wK8UZCnIT2GpUEHGA "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 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 after.  
Note:  
If your instance is in a regulated environment, check with ServiceNow Support for more information about support for Developer Sandboxes.

## 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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