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subscriptions/program-startups.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Visual Studio subscriptions offered through Microsoft for Startups
 author: joseb-rdc
 ms.author: amast
 manager: shve
-ms.date: 09/17/2024
+ms.date: 07/24/2025
 ms.topic: conceptual
 description:  Details on subscriptions offered through the Microsoft for Startups program.
 ---
@@ -25,15 +25,17 @@ Product keys aren't offered to unlock the product. Signing in is the only option
 
 ### Q: What benefits are included with subscriptions provided through Microsoft for Startups?
 
-A:  These subscriptions are monthly subscriptions, with limited benefits.  Subscriptions include:
-+ Visual Studio IDE for Windows and Mac
+A:  These subscriptions are monthly subscriptions, with limited benefits. Subscriptions include:
++ Visual Studio IDE for Windows and Mac* 
 + Azure DevOps 
 + Azure DevOps Server 
 For details, see our [pricing details page](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing-details/)
 
+***Visual Studio 2017 and 2019 for Mac are included**
+
 ## Resources
 
-For assistance with sales, subscriptions, accounts and billing for Visual Studio Subscriptions, see Visual Studio [Subscriptions support](https://aka.ms/vssubscriberhelp).
+For assistance with sales, subscriptions, accounts, and billing for Visual Studio Subscriptions, see Visual Studio [Subscriptions support](https://aka.ms/vssubscriberhelp).
 
 ## See also
 

subscriptions/sign-in-issues.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Troubleshooting suggestions for signing in to Visual Studio subscriptions
 author: joseb-rdc
 ms.author: amast
 manager: shve
-ms.date: 04/23/2025
+ms.date: 07/24/2025
 ms.topic: conceptual
 description: Review potential sign-in troubleshooting steps for Visual Studio subscriptions, including Microsoft Accounts (MSA) limitations, failures due to aliases or deleted addresses.
 ---
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ If your admin changes the sign-in email address on your subscription, you should
 
 | Benefit Name | Use updated email address? | If subscriber hasn't activated the benefit yet | If subscriber activated with the previous sign-in email address | If the subscriber is using an alternate email address | 
 | ------------------------ | -------------------------- |--------------------------------- | --------------------------- |------------------------------------ |
-| Power BI Pro <br>Microsoft 365 apps for Enterprise <br>PARASOFT Virtualize/SOAtest Professional Desktop <br>WhiteSource Bolt <br>DataCamp - 3-month subscription <br>CODE Magazine | No | Use new sign-in email address to | Continue using the old email address for access. | N/A |
+| Power BI Pro <br>Microsoft 365 apps for Enterprise <br>DataCamp - 3-month subscription <br>CODE Magazine | No | Use new sign-in email address to | Continue using the old email address for access. | N/A |
 | Pluralsight <br>LinkedIn Learning <br>Dometrain <br>DevForge | No | Access can be created using any email address. Once it's created, it will not change even if an admin updates the subscriber's sign in email. | Access can be created using any email address. Once it's created, it will not change even if an admin updates the subscriber's sign in email. | Access can be created using any email address. Once it's created, it will not change even if an admin updates the subscriber's sign in email. |
 | Visual Studio LIVE! Events discount  | No | No email address is needed. | No email address is needed. | No email address is needed. |
 | GitHub Enterprise  | No\* | This benefit is set up by the GitHub admin in your org. Subscribers should use the email address where their invitation was sent. | This benefit is set up by the GitHub admin in your org. Subscribers should use the email address where their invitation was sent. | This benefit is set up by the GitHub admin in your org. Subscribers should use the email address where their invitation was sent.             |

subscriptions/using-the-subscriber-portal.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Get started in the subscription portal
 author: joseb-rdc
 ms.author: amast
 manager: shve
-ms.date: 04/28/2025
+ms.date: 07/24/2025
 ms.topic: overview
 description: Explore the full range of benefits available with your Visual Studio subscriptions from the subscription portal, including tools, services, and partner offers.
 ---
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ The Tools category is where you find the core development tools, such as the Vis
 
 ### Professional Development
 
-This category contains benefits such as online training from Microsoft and our partners, as well as a subscription to MSDN Magazine, all to help you advance your development skills and stay abreast of all things code.
+This category contains benefits such as online training from Microsoft and our partners, as well as a subscription to CODE Magazine, all to help you advance your development skills and stay abreast of all things code.
 
 ### Support
 

subscriptions/vs-cloud-academy.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Cloud Academy benefit in Visual Studio subscriptions
 author: joseb-rdc
 ms.author: amast
 manager: shve
-ms.date: 03/19/2025
+ms.date: 07/24/2025
 ms.topic: how-to
 description: Activate and explore the Cloud Academy (a QA Company) training benefit available in eligible Visual Studio subscriptions, and find answers to frequently asked questions.
 ---
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ The following table describes the Cloud Academy training benefits that are inclu
 |  Visual Studio Enterprise, Visual Studio Professional (monthly cloud) | Azure | Not available | NA |
 |  Visual Studio Enterprise (NFR<sup>1</sup>) | Program | Not available | NA |
 
-<sup>1</sup> *Includes: Not for Resale (NFR), Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP), BizSpark, MCT Software & Services Developer, MCT Software & Services, Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Regional Director (RD), Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program (MAICPP) formerly known as Microsoft Cloud Partner Program (MCPP) or Microsoft Partner Network (MPN), FTE, Imagine, NFR Basic.*
+<sup>1</sup> *Includes: Not for Resale (NFR), Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP), MCT Software & Services Developer, Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Regional Director (RD), Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program (MAICPP) formerly known as Microsoft Cloud Partner Program (MCPP) or Microsoft Partner Network (MPN), FTE, Imagine, NFR Basic.*
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > Microsoft no longer offers Visual Studio Professional annual subscriptions and Visual Studio Enterprise annual subscriptions in cloud subscriptions. Current customers continue to have the same experience and ability to renew, increase, decrease, or cancel their subscriptions. New customers are encouraged to go to [Visual Studio pricing](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/?tab=paid-subscriptions) to explore different options to purchase Visual Studio.

subscriptions/vs-code-magazine.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: The CODE Magazine benefit in Visual Studio subscriptions
 author: joseb-rdc
 ms.author: amast
 manager: shve
-ms.date: 09/11/2024
+ms.date: 07/24/2025
 ms.topic: how-to
 description:  Learn about the CODE Magazine benefit included in your Visual Studio subscription.
 ---
@@ -29,8 +29,8 @@ The process to set up your CODE Magazine subscription is simple. Just follow the
 5. Based on your selections, you see a note showing the price of your subscription along with the amount of the coupon that was applied.
    > [!NOTE]
    > For print subscriptions:
-   > - Subscribers outside the United States may incur shipping charges. 
-   > - Please allow several weeks for the delivery of your first printed edition.
+   > - Subscribers outside the United States might incur shipping charges. 
+   > - Allow several weeks for the delivery of your first printed edition.
       > [!div class="mx-imgBorder"]
       > ![CODE Magazine subscription details](_img/vs-code-magazine/vs-code-magazine-details.png "Screenshot of Choose Your Subscription Details dialog. Available options for subscriptions are displayed. The price is listed as 'free'.")
 6. Next, you need to provide your subscriber information and a delivery address. (The delivery address is required even for digital subscriptions, as it supports fulfillment, offer selection, and digital access processes.)
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ After you complete your subscription order, you see a confirmation page, includi
 | Visual Studio Enterprise, Visual Studio Professional (annual cloud - See NOTE below) | Azure | Available | No |
 | Visual Studio Enterprise NFR\* | NFR | Not available | N/A |
 
-\* *Includes:  Not for Resale (NFR), Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP), FTE, BizSpark, Imagine, Imagine Premium, Microsoft Cloud Partner Program, Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Regional Director (RD), MCT Software & Services Developer, MCT Software & Services.*
+\* *Includes:  Not for Resale (NFR), Visual Studio Industry Partner (VSIP), FTE, BizSpark, Imagine, Imagine Premium, Microsoft Cloud Partner Program, Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Regional Director (RD), MCT Software & Services Developer.*
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > Microsoft no longer offers Visual Studio Professional Annual subscriptions and Visual Studio Enterprise Annual subscriptions in Cloud Subscriptions. There will be no change to existing customers experience and ability to renew, increase, decrease, or cancel their subscriptions. New customers are encouraged to go to [https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/pricing/) to explore different options to purchase Visual Studio.
@@ -74,9 +74,9 @@ A:  CODE Magazine collects your address, regardless of whether the subscription
 
 ## Support resources
 
-+ Have questions about your CODE Magazine subscription?  Contact [CODE Magazine](https://www.codemag.com/contact) via email or phone, or submit an online support request.
++ Have questions about your CODE Magazine subscription? Contact [CODE Magazine](https://www.codemag.com/contact) via email or phone, or submit an online support request.
 + For assistance with sales, subscriptions, accounts, and billing for Visual Studio Subscriptions, contact [Visual Studio subscriptions support](https://my.visualstudio.com/gethelp).
-+ Have a question about Visual Studio IDE, Azure DevOps Services or other Visual Studio products or services?  Visit [Visual Studio Support](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/support/).
++ Have a question about Visual Studio IDE, Azure DevOps Services, or other Visual Studio products or services? Visit [Visual Studio Support](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/support/).
 
 ## See also
 

subscriptions/vs-community-support-options.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Community support offerings in Visual Studio subscriptions
 author: joseb-rdc
 ms.author: amast
 manager: shve
-ms.date: 09/11/2024
+ms.date: 07/24/2025
 ms.topic: conceptual
 description:  Learn about the various community-based support offerings in Visual Studio subscriptions
 ---
@@ -35,6 +35,11 @@ You can search for answers, or view content in product areas such as:
 
 Within each area, there are updates, problem reports, discussion of new features, and more. You can also report problems and request new features.  
 
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Visual Studio for Mac was retired on August 31, 2024 in accordance with [Microsoft’s Modern Lifecycle Policy](https://learn.microsoft.com/lifecycle/policies/modern).
+>
+> [Learn more about support timelines and alternatives](/visualstudio/mac/what-happened-to-vs-for-mac).
+
 ## Microsoft Q&A
 
 Have a technical product question? Find it on Microsoft Q&A – the home for technical questions and answers at Microsoft.
@@ -85,7 +90,7 @@ Accessing the community forum is simple.
 0. For **Step 2: Code of Conduct** read the Code of Conduct and then select the checkbox to indicate your acceptance of the Code of Conduct and Terms of Service.
 0. Select **Register** to finish setting up your profile.
 
- You're now ready to use the community portal.  The home page has news about the community.  To see content specific to the communities you joined, select the **Community Hubs** drop-down at the top of the page and choose a community from your list.  You can always add communities to the list by selecting **Browse All Community Hubs**, selecting on the hub of your choice, and then selecting **Join**.
+ You're now ready to use the community portal.  The home page has news about the community. To see content specific to the communities you joined, select the **Community Hubs** drop-down at the top of the page and choose a community from your list.  You can always add communities to the list by selecting **Browse All Community Hubs**, selecting on the hub of your choice, and then selecting **Join**.
 
 ## Azure on Microsoft Q&A