Windows Developer Support

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Non-technical support (Dev Center programs)Get free support for account, submission, payout, and program issues.

The Dev Center programs are for Windows (Store), Hardware, Collaborate, Edge, Minecraft, Bethesda, and Flight Simulator.
  • Create support case (Entra ID)
  • Create support case (MSA)
    •  Technical support for devices and toolsPaid incident-based support for hardware, Mixed Reality, and developer tools. Requires a Microsoft support contract.
  • Mixed Reality
  • Driver Development
  • Other developer tools
    •  Technical support for app platformsPaid incident-based support for app development. Requires a Microsoft support contract.
  • Windows App SDK
  • Windows SDK
  • UWP App Development

    • Find common answers and submit a support request for MAICPP, CSP, Marketplace, Referrals, and Vetting program support with the Partner Center AI Assistant. Sign in to the Partner Center dashboard and select the AI assistant icon in the upper-right corner. Open Partner Center

    Application compatibility (free)App Assure provides free remote app remediation assistance for compatibility issues on Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365 Apps, Azure Virtual Desktop, or Microsoft Edge. No support contract required.
  • Request assistance
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    •  ID@XBOX ProgramFor questions about the ID@XBOX program including game publishing, console questions, onboarding to the program and XBOX DevKits, contact the team directly.
  • Email ID@XBOX.com

    • Dev Center resources

    Microsoft Store

    Complete guide to publishing your app or game to the Microsoft Store on Windows.

    Publish apps and games to the Microsoft Store     XBOX games with Partner Center

    Publishing your game in Partner Center using the Game Development Kit.

    Publish XBOX games in Partner Center     Windows hardware

    Hardware dashboard, driver submissions, and signing.

    Partner Center for Windows hardware     Microsoft Collaborate

    Feedback and package sharing documentation.

    Learn more about Microsoft Collaborate     Developer support

    Help and guidance for Windows app development, tools, and community resources.

    Developer documentation     Win32 apps

    Distribute your Win32 desktop app through the Microsoft Store.

    Publish Win32 apps to the Microsoft Store     Game Development Kit (GDK)

    Develop games for XBOX and Windows with GDK for the ID@XBOX program.

    Game Development Kit     Microsoft Edge

    Register as a Microsoft Edge extension developer.

    Microsoft Edge developer resources