Merge pull request github#28319 from github/billing-articles

GitHub Copilot billing articles

Author: jules-p

assets/images/help/copilot/copilot-billing-edit-dropdown.png

@@ -1,9 +1,22 @@
 ---
 title: About billing for GitHub Copilot
-intro: 'ADD INTRO.'
+intro: 'If you want to use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}, you need a subscription for your {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} account.'
 versions:
   feature: 'copilot'
 topics:
   - Copilot
 shortTitle: Billing for GitHub Copilot
----
+---
+## About billing for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}
+
+If you want to use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}, you will need a subscription for your {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} personal account. For more information about {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}, see "[About {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}](/en/copilot/overview-of-github-copilot/about-github-copilot)."
+
+If you are a student, or a maintainer of a popular open source project on {% data variables.product.company_short %}, you may be eligible for a free {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} subscription. If you are not eligible for a free subscription, a paid subscription is available. 
+
+Before starting a paid subscription, you can set up a one-time 60-day trial to evaluate {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}. To begin a trial, you will need to choose a monthly or yearly billing cycle, and provide a payment method. If you do not cancel the trial before the end of the 60 days, the trial will automatically convert to a paid subscription. You can cancel your {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} trial at any time during the 60 days and you won't be charged. If you cancel before the end of the trial, you will continue to have access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} until the 60-day trial period ends. For more information, see "[Managing your GitHub Copilot subscription](/en/billing/managing-billing-for-github-copilot/managing-your-github-copilot-subscription)".
+
+## {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} pricing
+
+The {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} subscription is available on a monthly or yearly cycle. If you choose a monthly billing cycle, you will be billed $10 per calendar month. If you choose a yearly billing cycle, you will be billed $100 per year. You can modify your billing cycle at any time, and the modification will be reflected from the start of your next billing cycle.
+
+A free subscription for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is available to verified students, and maintainers of popular open-source repositories on {% data variables.product.company_short %}. If you meet the criteria as an open source maintainer, you will be automatically notified when you visit the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} subscription page. As a student, if you receive the {% data variables.product.prodname_student_pack %}, you will also be offered a free subscription when you visit the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} subscription page. For more information about the {% data variables.product.prodname_student_pack %}, see "[Apply for a student developer pack](/free-pro-team@latest/education/explore-the-benefits-of-teaching-and-learning-with-github-education/use-github-for-your-schoolwork/apply-for-a-student-developer-pack)."

assets/images/help/copilot/copilot-cancel-confirmation-message.png

@@ -1,9 +1,10 @@
 ---
 title: Managing billing for GitHub Copilot
 shortTitle: GitHub Copilot
-intro: 'ADD INTRO.'
+intro: 'You can try {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} with a free trial before starting your subscription, and modify or cancel your subscription at any time.'
 versions:
   feature: 'copilot'
 children:
   - /about-billing-for-github-copilot
+  - /managing-your-github-copilot-subscription
 ---

assets/images/help/copilot/copilot-cancel-modal.png

@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+---
+title: Managing your GitHub Copilot subscription
+intro: 'Set up your {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} trial and manage your subscription.'
+versions:
+  feature: 'copilot'
+type: how_to
+topics:
+  - Copilot
+shortTitle: Your Github Copilot subscription
+---
+
+## Setting up a trial of {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} 
+
+Before you can start using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}, you will need to set up a free trial or subscription.
+
+{% data reusables.user-settings.access_settings %}
+1. In the "Code, planning and automation" section of the sidebar, click **{% octicon "copilot" aria-label="The copilot icon" %} GitHub Copilot**.
+2. On the {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} settings page, click **Start your free trial**. 
+   ![Screenshot of GitHub Copilot settings with start your free trial button emphasized](/assets/images/help/copilot/copilot-settings-start-trial-button.png) 
+3. Choose whether you want to pay monthly or yearly, and click **Continue to get access to Copilot**.
+   - If your personal account meets the criteria for a free {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} subscription, you will automatically be taken to step 6.
+  ![Screenshot of trial setup with Continue to get access to Copilot button emphasized](/assets/images/help/copilot/copilot-billing-cycle.png)
+4. Confirm your payment details. 
+5. Select your preferences, then click **Save and get started**.
+
+
+## Modifying your {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} subscription
+
+{% data reusables.user-settings.access_settings %}
+{% data reusables.user-settings.billing_plans %}
+1. In the "{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}" section, select the **Edit** dropdown.
+   - If you are on a monthly billing cycle, select **Change to yearly billing**.
+   - If you are on a yearly billing cycle, select **Change to monthly billing**.
+   ![Screenshot of GitHub Copilot section on billing page with edit dropdown emphasized](/assets/images/help/copilot/copilot-settings-edit-dropdown.png)
+   
+
+## Canceling your {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} subscription
+
+You can cancel your {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} subscription at any time. If you cancel during your 60 day trial, you won't be charged. If you do not cancel your {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} subscription before the end of the 60 day trial, you will be charged according to the billing cycle you selected when setting up the trial.
+
+{% data reusables.user-settings.access_settings %}
+{% data reusables.user-settings.billing_plans %}
+1. In the "{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}" section, select the **Edit** dropdown.
+   - If you have a paid subscription, click **Cancel {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}**.
+   
+   ![Screenshot of GitHub Copilot section on billing page with cancel GitHub Copilot option emphasized](/assets/images/help/copilot/copilot-billing-edit-dropdown.png)
+
+   - If you are within your 60 day trial period, click **Cancel trial**.
+   ![Screenshot of GitHub Copilot section on billing page with cancel trial option emphasized](/assets/images/help/copilot/copilot-cancel-trial.png)
+
+2. In the "Cancel {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}" modal, click **I understand, cancel {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}**
+
+   ![Screenshot of GitHub Copilot cancel modal with I understand, cancel GitHub Copilot button emphasized](/assets/images/help/copilot/copilot-cancel-modal.png)
+
+   - If you are within your 60 day trial period, click **I understand, cancel {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} trial**.
+
+   ![Screenshot of GitHub Copilot cancel trial modal with I understand, cancel trial button emphasized](/assets/images/help/copilot/copilot-trial-cancel-modal.png)
+
+## Further reading
+
+- [About {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}](/copilot/overview-of-github-copilot/about-github-copilot)
+- [Getting started with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}](/copilot/getting-started-with-github-copilot)