> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# XBOX PC Remote Tools quickstart guide

> Install the XBOX PC Toolbox app and configure your development PC and target device.

# XBOX PC Remote Tools quickstart guide

<Info>
  The XBOX PC Toolbox app is in preview. Download it from the [Microsoft Store](https://aka.ms/toolboxinstaller) on Windows.
</Info>

## Clean up previous preview versions

<Note>
  Skip this section if you didn't participate in earlier previews. Otherwise, follow these cleanup steps.
</Note>

### Use a PowerShell script

1. Download the [Cleanup Script](https://aka.ms/CleanupScript) to both devices.

2. On the development PC:
   * Open PowerShell or PowerShell 7 as an administrator
   * Go to the downloaded location (for example: `cd downloads`)
   * Run this command:

```powershell theme={null}
      pwsh Remove-XboxPCDeviceArtifacts.ps1 -Target devpc
```

1. On the target device:
   * Copy the script to the target device by using a USB stick or nearby sharing
   * Open PowerShell or PowerShell 7 as an administrator
   * Go to the downloaded location (for example: `cd downloads`)
   * Run this command:

```powershell theme={null}
pwsh Remove-XboxPCDeviceArtifacts.ps1 -Target targetdevice
```

## Install and set up

### Prerequisites

* Both devices need internet access during setup.
* Install the XBOX PC Toolbox app from the Microsoft Store on both devices.
* Devices must share the same local network and be able to ping each other.
* Get the XBOX PC Toolbox application from the RETAIL sandbox. After setup, you can switch to any developer sandbox.
* Only Windows 10 or Windows 11 Home or Pro editions are supported.
* You need physical access to both devices during setup.
* Target devices joined to Microsoft Entra ID are supported via Lightweight provisioning only. Fully Managed isn't available for Entra-joined devices. The app automatically detects this condition and disables the Fully Managed option during setup.
* Administrator access is required on both devices.

### Changes made by XBOX PC Toolbox setup

#### Development PC configuration changes

* Enables Developer Mode.
* Installs PowerShell modules in your Documents folder.
* Sets the network adapter's profile to private.
* Enables file and printer sharing and network discovery on private networks.
* Enables Windows Remote Management (WinRM).
* Installs OpenSSH Client and configures `ssh-agent` to start automatically.
* Creates SSH keys for use.

#### Target device configuration changes applied during setup

* Enables Developer Mode.
* Installs PowerShell modules in your Documents folder.
* Sets the network adapter's profile to private.
* Enables file and printer sharing and network discovery on private networks.
* Enables WinRM.
* Installs OpenSSH Server and configures `sshd` to start automatically.
* Adds a firewall rule for SSH server on port 22.
* Removes sleep and display timeouts.
* Configures SSH for PowerShell subsystem and key-based authentication.
* Installs Visual C++ Runtime Redistributable.
* Sets a netsh HTTPS rule on port 4275 for `wdEndpoint` to listen for incoming connections.

For known issues and frequently asked questions, see the [XBOX PC Remote Tools FAQ guide](/tools/tools-pc/xbox-pc-remote-tools/faq).

## API reference

<Card title="XBOX PC Remote Iteration API reference" icon="code" href="/reference/remoting/remoteiteration_members">
  Use the XBOX PC Remote Iteration API to automate remote deployment, launch, and process management.
</Card>


## Related topics

- [XBOX PC Remote Tools FAQ and troubleshooting guide](/tools/tools-pc/xbox-pc-remote-tools/faq.md)
- [XBOX PC Remote Tools: March 2026 (2603) release notes](/tools/tools-pc/xbox-pc-remote-tools/release-notes/2603.md)
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