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If you prefer not to install CodeReady Containers (CRC) locally — for example, your workstation lacks resources or you want a quick cloud-hosted demo — the OpenShift Developer Sandbox provides a managed, ephemeral OpenShift cluster hosted by Red Hat. Quick start
  1. Sign in to the OpenShift web console (use your Red Hat account).
  2. Open the OpenShift Developer Sandbox: https://developers.redhat.com/develop/get-started/sandbox
  3. On the sandbox page click “Learn More About the Sandbox” and follow the prompts to start your environment.
  4. If prompted, complete the additional identity verification (phone number + SMS code) to enable the sandbox for your account.
Some Red Hat accounts require an extra security step to enable the Sandbox. If you are prompted, you must provide a phone number and enter the verification code sent via SMS to activate your sandbox.
The Developer Sandbox is ideal for learning and experimentation. It provides a fully managed OpenShift cluster in the cloud that is ephemeral and not suitable for production workloads — it will be deleted after the sandbox period (typically 30 days).
Example environment (typical constraints) Example output (sample lscpu / system summary from a sandbox session)
Why use the Sandbox vs CRC? Once your sandbox starts, you’ll have a fully functional OpenShift instance hosted by Red Hat, with cluster components managed in the cloud. Because the environment is temporary, avoid deploying any production workloads — create separate, long-lived clusters for production instead. You can start new sandboxes later if you need additional demo time.
A Red Hat OpenShift Dedicated web console screenshot showing a project dashboard with a left-hand navigation menu. The main area displays an application/topology view with small resource nodes labeled as workspace and terminal.
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