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description: Build, debug, and deploy Apex in Web Console, a client-side IDE embedded directly in Salesforce. Web Console offers a modern developer experience where you can build SOQL queries, configure trace flags and debug log levels, and execute anonymous Apex. Web Console also opens automatically when you access Apex items via the Apex Classes, Apex Triggers, or Apex Jobs pages in Setup, so you can implement modifications without disrupting your workflow.
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# Work with Apex Code in Web Console (Beta)

Build, debug, and deploy Apex in Web Console, a client-side IDE embedded directly in Salesforce. Web Console offers a modern developer experience where you can build SOQL queries, configure trace flags and debug log levels, and execute anonymous Apex. Web Console also opens automatically when you access Apex items via the Apex Classes, Apex Triggers, or Apex Jobs pages in Setup, so you can implement modifications without disrupting your workflow.

**Where:** This feature is available to all orgs at no cost.

![Important](https://sf-zdocs-cdn-prod.zoominsoftware.com/tdta-release-notes-salesforce_release_notes-262-0-0-production-enus/e945111b-3e0a-4011-accc-d5949363bfcc/images/icon_important.png)

Important Web Console is a pilot or beta service that is subject to the Beta Services Terms at [Agreements - Salesforce.com](http://salesforce.com/company/legal/) or a written Unified Pilot Agreement if executed by Customer, and applicable terms in the [Product Terms Directory](https://ptd.salesforce.com/). Use of this pilot or beta service is at the Customer's sole discretion.

**When:** This feature is available starting April 14, 2026 for Spring ’26 and later.

**How:** To enable this feature, in the Quick Find box, enter Development, and then select **Web Console (Beta)**. Turn on Enable Web Console (Beta), and then refresh your browser window. Web Console (Beta) is now a dropdown item in the Setup menu.

#### See Also

- [Build, Debug, and Deploy Directly in Salesforce (Beta)](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=release-notes.rn_web_console.htm&release=262.0.0&type=5 "Web Console is a modern, browser-based IDE built directly into Salesforce. Stop switching between tabs and external tools—stay in your flow and handle your entire workflow without leaving the platform.")
- [_Web Console Developer Guide_: Work with Apex Code](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/webconsole/guide/work-with-code.html)
- [_Salesforce Developers Blog_: Introducing Web Console (Beta): Code Where You Build on Salesforce](https://developer.salesforce.com/blogs/2026/04/introducing-web-console-beta-code-where-you-build-on-salesforce)
- [_Enhance Salesforce with Code_: Manage Apex Classes](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.code_manage_packages.htm&language=en_US)