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How to Access Developer Console in Salesforce

Updated on:
May 11, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to open the Developer Console in Salesforce.

Quick summary

The Salesforce Developer Console is a built-in IDE that lets developers write, debug, and execute Apex code, create Visualforce pages, and build Lightning components directly within Salesforce. Accessing it takes just a few clicks from the Gear icon in the top navigation bar.


Steps

  1. Click the Gear icon in the top-right corner of Salesforce and select Developer Console from the dropdown menu.
  2. Wait for the Developer Console pop-up window to open — this is your integrated development environment inside Salesforce.
  3. Go to File > New and choose the type of resource you want to create, such as a Visualforce Page, Component, Lightning Application, or Event.

📌 Why this matters

The Salesforce Developer Console is the essential built-in tool for administrators and developers who need to write and debug Apex code, create Visualforce pages, and build Lightning components without leaving the Salesforce platform. Knowing how to access and use the Developer Console directly reduces reliance on external IDEs and accelerates custom development workflows. For Salesforce orgs of any size, mastering the Developer Console is a foundational skill that speeds up automation, customization, and troubleshooting.
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