Expanded options for accessing Cloud Shell

Get a modern command-line experience from multiple access points, including [the Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/), [shell.azure.com](https://shell.azure.com/), [the Azure mobile app](https://azure.microsoft.com/features/azure-portal/mobile-app/), Azure docs (for example, [Azure CLI 2.0](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/overview?view=azure-cli-latest)) and [the VS Code Azure Account extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-vscode.azure-account). ## Easy access with a dedicated URL Azure Cloud Shell enables you to work productively with a modern command-line experience from any web browser with an authenticated, browser-based shell experience. To simplify and expedite access, we’ve created shell.azure.com, a standalone Cloud Shell experience with a dedicated URL. You can also specify your preferred shell environment in the URL: * shell.azure.com/bash * shell.azure.com/powershell ## Embed Cloud Shell access into your content Enhance your project readme files, documentation and blog posts by embedding the **Launch Cloud Shell** button. This button enables users to run projects, test commands and follow tutorials by using the authenticated, pre-configured Cloud Shell environment in a dedicated browser window. > [ ](https://shell.azure.com "Launch Cloud Shell") **Markdown:** \[!\[Launch Cloud Shell\](https://azurecomcdn.azureedge.net/mediahandler/acomblog/launchcloudshell.png "Launch Cloud Shell")\](https://shell.azure.com) **HTML:** <a style="cursor:pointer" onclick='javascript:window.open("https://shell.azure.com", "\_blank", "toolbar=no,scrollbars=yes,resizable=yes,menubar=no,location=no,status=no")'><image src="https://azurecomcdn.azureedge.net/mediahandler/acomblog/launchcloudshell.png" /></a> For more information, see [Embed Azure Cloud Shell](https://aka.ms/launchshell). ## VS Code integration You can now access Cloud Shell as a terminal from within VS Code by installing the Azure Account extension. > [](https://azurecomcdn.azureedge.net/mediahandler/acomblog/updates/ServiceUpdates/blog/adbaaa5b-c877-462e-a1bc-f5be9a9304b0.png) To get started: 1. Update VS Code to 1.18 or later. 2. Install the Azure Account extension. 3. Restart VS Code. 4. Log in with **Azure: Sign In**. 5. Launch with **Azure: Open Bash in Cloud Shell** or **Azure: Open PowerShell in Cloud Shell**. To learn more about the extension and available commands, see [Azure Account extension in the Visual Studio Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=ms-vscode.azure-account). * Cloud Shell * Management * [ Cloud Shell](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-gb/features/cloud-shell/)