Update Cloud Shell release notes for Feb-2026

Author: sdwheeler

articles/cloud-shell/faq-troubleshooting.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 description: This article answers common questions and explains how to troubleshoot Cloud Shell issues.
-ms.date: 12/03/2025
+ms.date: 02/05/2026
 ms.topic: troubleshooting
 tags: azure-resource-manager
 ms.custom: has-azure-ad-ps-ref
@@ -155,10 +155,10 @@ command that requires elevated permissions.
      your case, the request should be unsuccessful, but you can find the hostname you need to
      resolve.
 
-     [![Screenshot of the browser developer tools.](media/faq-troubleshooting/devtools-small.png)](media/faq-troubleshooting/devtools-large.png#lightbox)
+     [![Screenshot of the browser developer tools.][06]](media/faq-troubleshooting/devtools-large.png#lightbox)
 
      For information about accessing the Developer Tools in other browsers, see
-     [Capture a browser trace for troubleshooting][03].
+     [Capture a browser trace for troubleshooting][01].
 
   1. From a host outside of your private network, run the `nslookup` command to find the IP address
      of the hostname as found in the previous step.
@@ -188,14 +188,14 @@ command that requires elevated permissions.
      - IP Address: 40.84.152.91
 
      For more information about creating DNS records in a private DNS zone, see
-     [Manage DNS record sets and records with Azure DNS][02].
+     [Manage DNS record sets and records with Azure DNS][03].
 
      > [!NOTE]
      > This IP address is subject to change periodically. You might need to repeat this process to
      > discover the new IP address.
 
   Alternately, you can deploy your own private Cloud Shell instance. For more information, see
-  [Deploy Cloud Shell in a virtual network][01].
+  [Deploy Cloud Shell in a virtual network][02].
 
 ### Terminal output - Sorry, your Cloud Shell failed to provision: {"code":"TenantDisabled" ...}
 
@@ -220,10 +220,14 @@ command that requires elevated permissions.
 ### Terminal Output - Audience `<service-audience-url>` is not a supported MSI token audience
 
 - **Details**: Cloud Shell was unable to fetch the necessary token for the Azure service that the
-  command required. This happens when Cloud Shell doesn't support the token audience requested by
-  the command.
+  command required. This error happens when Cloud Shell doesn't support the token audience requested
+  by the command.
 - **Resolution**: Run the following command in Cloud Shell to sign in interactively and acquire the
-  necessary credentials before retrying your original command: `az login --use-device-code`
+  necessary credentials before retrying your original command: `az login --use-device-code`.
+
+  > [!NOTE]
+  > The `https://appservice.azure.com/` audience was added as a supported token audience in the
+  > February 2026 update.
 
 ## Managing Cloud Shell
 
@@ -268,15 +272,22 @@ Use the following steps to delete your user settings.
 ### Block Cloud Shell in a locked down network environment
 
 - **Details**: Administrators might wish to disable access to Cloud Shell for their users. Cloud
-  Shell depends on access to the `ux.console.azure.com` domain, which can be denied, stopping any
-  access to Cloud Shell's entry points including `portal.azure.com`, `shell.azure.com`, Visual
-  Studio Code Azure Account extension, and `learn.microsoft.com`. In the US Government cloud, the
-  entry point is `ux.console.azure.us`; there's no corresponding `shell.azure.us`.
-- **Resolution**: Restrict access to `ux.console.azure.com` or `ux.console.azure.us` from your
-  network. The Cloud Shell icon still exists in the Azure portal, but you can't connect to the
-    service.
+  Shell depends on access to the `console.azure.com` domain, which can be denied, stopping any
+  access to Cloud Shell's entry points including from `portal.azure.com` and `learn.microsoft.com`.
+  In the US Government cloud, Cloud Shell depends on access to the `console.azure.us` domain.
+- **Resolution**: Restrict access to `*.console.azure.com` or `*.console.azure.us` from your
+  network. The icon for Cloud Shell still exists in the Azure portal, but you can't connect to the
+  service.
+
+  > [!NOTE]
+  > Restricting those domains doesn't cover all potential Cloud Shell entry points, notably from
+  > [VS Code for the Web - Azure][05] and [Windows Terminal][04]. To block all Cloud Shell entry
+  > points in a tenant, open a support ticket.
 
 <!-- link references -->
-[01]: /azure/cloud-shell/vnet/overview
-[02]: /azure/dns/dns-operations-recordsets-portal
-[03]: /azure/azure-portal/capture-browser-trace
+[01]: /azure/azure-portal/capture-browser-trace
+[02]: /azure/cloud-shell/vnet/overview
+[03]: /azure/dns/dns-operations-recordsets-portal
+[04]: /shows/it-ops-talk/azure-cloud-shell-in-the-windows-terminal
+[05]: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/azure/vscodeforweb
+[06]: media/faq-troubleshooting/devtools-small.png

articles/cloud-shell/release-notes.md

@@ -1,24 +1,45 @@
 ---
 title: Azure Cloud Shell release notes
 description: This article lists the new features and changes released in Azure Cloud Shell.
-ms.date: 12/03/2025
+ms.date: 02/05/2026
 ms.topic: release-notes
 ---
 
 # Azure Cloud Shell release notes
 
-The following document outlines the changes to Azure Cloud Shell. The Cloud Shell container image is
-updated on a monthly basis. Changes can include new or updated features and tools, security updates,
-and bug fixes.
+The following document outlines the changes to Azure Cloud Shell. The container image for Cloud
+Shell is updated semimonthly. Changes can include new or updated features and tools, security
+updates, and bug fixes.
 
-> [!NOTE]
-> For a tool to be included in Cloud Shell, it must meet the criteria defined in the
-> [Cloud Shell Package inclusion guide][11]. For security compliance, tool packages become
-> deprecated when they're no longer actively maintained. There's usually a 30-day notice before a
-> package is removed from the image. The package may be removed sooner if there's a security
-> vulnerability or other critical issue. As with any other tool, if there's a tool you need, you
-> can install them in your Cloud Shell session as long as it doesn't require root access. For
-> installation instructions, consult the documentation for the package you require.
+For a tool to be included in Cloud Shell, it must meet the certain criteria. For security
+compliance, tool packages become deprecated when they're no longer actively maintained. There's
+usually a 30-day notice before a package is removed from the image. We can remove a package sooner
+if there's a security vulnerability or other critical issue. For more information about the package
+inclusion criteria, see [Cloud Shell Package inclusion guide][16].
+
+You can install any tool you need in your Cloud Shell session as long as it doesn't require root
+access. For installation instructions, consult the documentation for the package you require.
+
+Cloud Shell regularly updates Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell, including breaking change releases.
+For more information about upcoming breaking changes, see the following articles:
+
+- [Upcoming breaking changes in Azure PowerShell][10]
+- [Azure CLI upcoming breaking changes][07]
+
+## February 2026
+
+Tool updates
+
+- Az CLI v2.82.0. This release includes breaking changes. For more information, see
+  [Release notes & updates - Azure CLI][05].
+- Azure PowerShell v15.2.0. This release includes breaking changes. For more information, see
+  [Azure PowerShell release notes][09].
+
+New supported token audience
+
+- The `https://appservice.azure.com/` audience was added as a supported token audience in Cloud
+  Shell for the public cloud. For other token audiences or clouds, see the troubleshooting section
+  in the [Azure Cloud Shell Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)][06].
 
 ## November 2025
 
@@ -27,24 +48,24 @@ User experience improvements
 - You can now use <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>V</kbd> to paste on Windows and Linux. Previously, you had to
   use <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>Shift</kbd>+<kbd>V</kbd> to paste.
 - You can now drag and drop files in the new UI. Previously, this feature was only available in the
-  old UI. You can use this to upload individual files, but not folders.
+  old UI. You can use this feature to upload individual files, but not folders.
 
-Tool changes
+Tool updates
 
-- Az CLI is version 2.79.0
-- PostgreSQL is version 16.10
-- Azure PowerShell is version 14.6.0
+- Az CLI v2.79.0
+- PostgreSQL v16.10
+- Azure PowerShell v14.6.0
 
 ## June 2025
 
-Tool changes
+Tool updates
 
 - Updated Azure CLI to v2.74.0
 - Updated Azure PowerShell to v14.1.0
 - Updated .NET to v9.0.3
 - Updated Microsoft.PowerShell.PSResourceGet to v1.1.1. This version includes support for MAR as a
   PSRepository.
-- Added [Inspektor Gadget][13] and `kubectl-gadget` packages. Inspektor Gadget offers tools for data
+- Added [Inspektor Gadget][14] and `kubectl-gadget` packages. Inspektor Gadget offers tools for data
   collection and system inspection on Kubernetes clusters and Linux hosts using eBPF.
 - `msodbcsql18` and `mssql-tools18` were readded to the image.
 
@@ -59,19 +80,19 @@ The base image for Azure Cloud Shell was updated to use the latest version of **
   - `msodbcsql18` and `mssql-tools18`
   - `Apparmor` is primarily used in Ubuntu and not in Azure Linux.
   - `redis` was removed due to changes in licensing. For more information, see
-    [Redis license update: What you need to know][06].
+    [Redis license update: What you need to know][11].
 
 ## January 2025
 
-Tool changes
+Tool updates
 
 - Updated Azure CLI to [v2.68.0][04]
-- Updated Azure PowerShell to [v13.1.0][05]
+- Updated Azure PowerShell to [v13.1.0][08]
 - Removed guava-android Java library
 
 ## December 2024
 
-Tool changes
+Tool updates
 
 - The mysql client was replaced with the mariadb client. You can still run `mysql` commands in Cloud
   Shell, but the client is now the mariadb client.
@@ -82,12 +103,12 @@ Deprecated Packages
 
 The following packages were removed for compliance with our package inclusion policy.
 
-- [packer][07]
+- [packer][12]
 - [sfctl][03]
 
 Published policy for inclusion of new tools
 
-- [Package inclusion guide][11]
+- [Package inclusion guide][16]
 
 ## May 2024
 
@@ -99,7 +120,7 @@ New features
   toolbar uses text-based menu items rather than icons, making it easier to find the desired action.
 
   For more information, see
-  [How to use the new user interface for Azure Cloud Shell][15].
+  [How to use the new user interface for Azure Cloud Shell][16].
 
 - Support for ephemeral sessions
 
@@ -117,25 +138,26 @@ packages or are no longer maintained. If you need to use these tools, you can in
 Cloud Shell session. For installation instructions, consult the documentation for the package you
 require.
 
-- [Batch-Shipyard][09]
-- [blobxfer][10]
-- [Yeoman (yo)][14]
-- [generator-az-terra module][12]
-- [Azure-functions-cli][08]
+- [Batch-Shipyard][14]
+- [blobxfer][15]
+- [Yeoman (yo)][15]
+- [generator-az-terra module][13]
+- [Azure-functions-cli][13]
 
 <!-- link references -->
 [01]: ./get-started/ephemeral.md?tabs=powershell
 [02]: /azure/azure-functions/functions-core-tools-reference?tabs=v2
 [03]: /azure/service-fabric/service-fabric-cli
 [04]: /cli/azure/release-notes-azure-cli
 [05]: /powershell/azure/release-notes-azureps?view=azps-13.1.0&preserve-view=true
-[06]: https://azure.microsoft.com/blog/redis-license-update-what-you-need-to-know/
-[07]: https://developer.hashicorp.com/packer/docs/intro
-[08]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-functions-core-tools
-[09]: https://github.com/Azure/batch-shipyard
-[10]: https://github.com/Azure/blobxfer
-[11]: https://github.com/Azure/CloudShell/blob/master/docs/package-inclusion-guide.md
-[12]: https://github.com/Azure/generator-az-terra-module
-[13]: https://inspektor-gadget.io/
-[14]: https://yeoman.io/
-[15]: new-ui-shell-window.md
+[06]: faq-troubleshooting.md#terminal-output---audience-service-audience-url-is-not-a-supported-msi-token-audience
+[07]: https://azure.microsoft.com/blog/redis-license-update-what-you-need-to-know/
+[08]: https://developer.hashicorp.com/packer/docs/intro
+[09]: https://github.com/Azure/azure-functions-core-tools
+[10]: https://github.com/Azure/batch-shipyard
+[11]: https://github.com/Azure/blobxfer
+[12]: https://github.com/Azure/CloudShell/blob/master/docs/package-inclusion-guide.md
+[13]: https://github.com/Azure/generator-az-terra-module
+[14]: https://inspektor-gadget.io/
+[15]: https://yeoman.io/
+[16]: new-ui-shell-window.md