https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.sfdx_dev.meta/sfdx_dev/sfdx_dev_scratch_orgs.htm When using SalesforceDX, a developer needs to enable Dev Hub in order to create and manage scratch orgs. A Dev Hub is a special type of org used by developers to store source code and other development-related artifacts. It is also used to create and manage scratch orgs, which are temporary orgs used for development and testing. Reference: https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/atlas.en-us.sfdx_dev.meta/sfdx_dev/sfdx_dev_intro.htm