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Surface IT Toolkit

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  • Applies to: Windows 11, Windows 10

The Surface IT Toolkit is a modern desktop application that compiles essential commercial tools in a single application, helping streamline Surface device management for IT admins.

The Surface IT Toolkit ensures you're using the latest version, thanks to MSIX the Windows app package format that automatically checks for updates and downloads them for you.

Video demo

See how the Surface IT Toolkit provides essential tools to configure, secure, and manage Surface devices efficiently:

Get started with Surface IT Toolkit

  1. Download the Surface IT Toolkit and install it on the PC you use to manage devices in your organization.

  2. Open Surface IT Toolkit and select Configure App.

    Screenshot of Start App Configuration page.

  3. Scroll to review and accept the License Agreement.

    Screenshot of License Agreement for Surface IT Toolkit.

  4. Select the Surface devices you intend to manage, such as Surface Laptop 7 or Surface Pro 11. Select Next.

    Screenshot that shows list of managed devices.

  5. Help improve the app by agreeing to send anonymous usage data. All information is collected anonymously for the purpose of software development and isn't shared or accessible by any third party. To opt out, clear the Send required and optional diagnostic data checkbox.

    Screenshot of anonymous data sharing info.

  6. Review & complete the configuration. Confirm the information is correct and select Finish.

    Screenshot that shows review and completion of app configuration.

Supported devices

Device family Supported models
Surface Pro Surface Pro 11th Edition (Intel)
Surface Pro 11th Edition (Snapdragon)
Surface Pro 10, Surface Pro 10 with 5G
Surface Pro 9, Surface Pro 8, Surface Pro 7+, Surface Pro 7
Surface Pro X Wi-Fi, Surface Pro X SQ2, Surface Pro X SQ1
Surface Laptop Surface Laptop 7th Edition (Intel)
Surface Laptop 7th Edition (Snapdragon)
Surface Laptop 6, Surface Laptop 5, Surface Laptop 4, Surface Laptop 3
Surface Laptop SE
Surface Laptop Go 3, Surface Laptop Go 2, Surface Laptop Go
Surface Laptop Studio Surface Laptop Studio 2, Surface Laptop Studio
Surface Go Surface Go 4, Surface Go 3, Surface Go 2
Surface Book Surface Book 3
Surface Studio Surface Studio 2+, Surface Studio 2

What's in the Surface IT Toolkit?

The Surface IT Toolkit provides a user-friendly interface designed to assist IT admins in managing and configuring Surface devices within their organization. Quickly access toolkit functions including:

  • Data Eraser
  • UEFI Configurator
  • Recovery Tool
  • Tool Library

Managed devices

The Managed Devices area displays your selected device models that can be managed with the toolkit, allowing quick and efficient administration of your organization’s deployed devices.

Quick tasks

  • Build USB for Data Eraser: Create a USB to securely erase data from Surface SSDs.
  • Create Certificate: Generate a certificate of sanitization for a previously erased Surface SSD.
  • Create USB Recovery Image: Download and build a USB drive to restore a Surface device to factory state.
  • Create UEFI Configuration: Prepare a UEFI configuration package for Surface devices.

Tool Library in the Surface IT Toolkit

The Tool Library in the Surface IT Toolkit is a centralized repository that provides IT admins with a suite of tools essential for the configuration and support of Surface devices. This library ensures that the most up-to-date versions of each tool are readily available for deployment. Each tool comes with a "Save Copy" option, allowing IT admins to download and save a copy of the installer for the respective tool. To learn more, see Surface IT Toolkit Tool Library.

Release notes

Version: 1.233.139.0

This version of Surface IT Toolkit, released April 1, 2025, includes the following updates:

Version 1.223.139.0

This version of Surface IT Toolkit, released February 19, 2025, includes the following updates:

  • Support for Surface Laptop 7th Edition (Intel)
  • Support for Surface Pro 11th Edition (Intel)
  • Improved accessibility

Version 1.204.139.0

This version of Surface IT Toolkit, released December 5, 2024, includes the following updates:

  • Resolved an issue with the Show files button.

Version 1.198.0

This version of Surface IT Toolkit, released September 10, 2024, includes the following updates:

  • Added support for Wi-Fi+5G models of Surface Pro 11th Edition (Snapdragon) and Wi-Fi+5G models of Surface Pro 10 for Business
  • Improved accessibility options

Version 1.186.139

This version of Surface IT Toolkit, released May 30, 2024, includes the following updates:

  • Added support for Surface Pro 11th Edition, Surface Laptop 7th Edition, and Surface Pro X running Windows 10
  • Improved accessibility options
  • Resolved a font issue for non-English languages
  • The Recovery Tool now prevents the device from going to sleep while the process is active

Version 1.143.139

  • Initial release