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[GitHub Copilot](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=GitHub.copilot) is your AI pair programmer tool in Visual Studio Code. Get code suggestions as you type or use Inline Chat in the editor to write code faster. Add new functionality or resolve bugs across your project with Copilot Edits, or use natural language in chat to explore your codebase.
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> [!TIP]
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> You can get started for free with the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/copilot) if you don't yet have a Copilot subscription.
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> If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can try out Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/copilot)
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GitHub Copilot can provide assistance in a variety of scenarios.
This tutorial walks you through setting up your GitHub Copilot subscription and installing the [GitHub Copilot](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=GitHub.copilot) extension in Visual Studio Code. After you complete these steps, you can get started with GitHub Copilot in VS Code.
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This guide walks you through setting up your GitHub Copilot subscription and installing the [GitHub Copilot](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=GitHub.copilot) extension in Visual Studio Code. After you complete these steps, you can get started with GitHub Copilot in VS Code.
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For an overview of what you can do with GitHub Copilot in VS Code, see the [GitHub Copilot Overview](/docs/copilot/overview.md).
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> [!TIP]
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> If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can try out Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](TODO)
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## Step 1: Set up your GitHub Copilot subscription
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## Install the GitHub Copilot extension
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If you want to use GitHub Copilot, you either need an active subscription for GitHub Copilot in your personal account, or you need to be assigned a seat in a subscription managed by an organization or enterprise. Learn more about [billing for GitHub Copilot](https://docs.github.com/billing/managing-billing-for-github-copilot/about-billing-for-github-copilot).
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To use Copilotin VS Code, install the GitHub Copilot extension.
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| Account type | Instructions |
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| Personal account | Set up a subscription to **GitHub Copilot Individual** with your personal GitHub account. You can [activate a one-time 30-day trial to evaluate GitHub Copilot](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup).<br/><br/>If you didn't yet activate your free trial for Copilot, the GitHub Copilot extension notifies you in VS Code.<br/><br/>|
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| Member of an organization | You need to be assigned a seat by an organization owner.<br/><br/>You can request access to **GitHub Copilot Business** from the [GitHub Copilot settings](https://github.com/settings/copilot) for your personal account.<br/><br/>|
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> <aclass="install-extension-btn"href="vscode:extension/GitHub.copilot">Install the GitHub Copilot extension</a>
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## Step 2: Install the GitHub Copilot extension
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> [!NOTE]
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> When you install the GitHub Copilot extension, the [GitHub Copilot Chat](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=GitHub.copilot-chat) extension is also installed.
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You use the [GitHub Copilot](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=GitHub.copilot) extension to power your artificial intelligence (AI) suggestions in VS Code.
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## Sign in to your GitHub account
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> <aclass="install-extension-btn"href="vscode:extension/GitHub.copilot">Install the GitHub Copilot extension</a>
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To access Copilot, you need to sign in with your GitHub account. You can sign in directly from the Copilot Chat view.
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When you install the GitHub Copilot extension, the [GitHub Copilot Chat](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=GitHub.copilot-chat) extension is also installed.
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1. Open the Chat view by pressing `kb(workbench.action.chat.open)`
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## Step 3: Sign in to GitHub
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To use GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code, you must be signed into Visual Studio Code with a GitHub account that has access to GitHub Copilot.
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1. Sign in to your GitHub account:
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If you didn't previously authorize VS Code in your GitHub account, you're prompted to sign in to GitHub in VS Code:
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*If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, select **Start GitHub Copilot Free** and follow the steps to sign up for the Copilot Free plan.
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Alternatively, you can sign in to GitHub in VS Code by selecting the **Accounts** menu in the Activity Bar, and then **Sign in with GitHub to use GitHub Copilot**.
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The Copilot Free plan enables you to try Copilot for free, without the need for a credit card to sign up. Get more info about the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/copilot) in the GitHub documentation.
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Alternatively, follow these steps to [sign up for a Copilot subscription](#set-up-a-github-copilot-subscription).
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In your browser, GitHub requests the necessary permissions for GitHub Copilot. To approve these permissions, select **Authorize Visual Studio Code**.
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* If you already have a Copilot subscription, select **sign in to that account** to sign in to your GitHub account.
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## Validation: Check the Copilot status
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Now that you've signed up for GitHub Copilot and activated the extension, let's verify that it's actually active.
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Alternatively, you can sign in to GitHub in VS Code by selecting the **Accounts** menu in the Activity Bar, and then **Sign in with GitHub to use GitHub Copilot**.
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1. Open Visual Studio Code.
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1. Notice the GitHub Copilot icon next to the Command Center that gives you quick access to Copilot functionality in VS Code.
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## Get started with Copilot in VS Code
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After you've signed in to your GitHub account and have access to Copilot, start to explore AI-powered coding in VS Code.
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1.Select the Copilot icon and select **Open Chat** to open the Chat view.
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1.Verify that the Chat view (`kb(workbench.action.chat.open)`) shows the Copilot welcome message and you can enter a prompt in the chat input box.
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The Copilot Chat view should open in the Secondary Side Bar, where you can chat with Copilot.
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1. Continue with the [Copilot Quickstart](/docs/copilot/getting-started.md) to discover the key features of Copilot in VS Code.
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## Set up a GitHub Copilot subscription
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To use Copilot, you need to have access to Copilot with your GitHub account. You can have Copilot associated with your personal account, or you might be assigned a seat in a subscription managed by an organization or enterprise.
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| Account type | Instructions |
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| ------------ | ------------ |
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| Personal account | <li>Sign up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) with your personal GitHub account to try out Copilot for free, without the need for a credit card. Get more info about the [Free plan details and limitations](TODO).</li><li>Set up a subscription to **GitHub Copilot Pro** with your personal GitHub account. You can [activate a one-time 30-day trial to evaluate GitHub Copilot](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup/copilot_individual).</li> |
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| Member of an organization | <li>You can request access to **GitHub Copilot Business** from the [GitHub Copilot settings](https://github.com/settings/copilot) for your personal account. You need to be assigned a seat by an organization owner.</li><br/>|
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Learn more about [billing for GitHub Copilot](https://docs.github.com/billing/managing-billing-for-github-copilot/about-billing-for-github-copilot).
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## Sign out of GitHub Copilot
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If your Copilot subscription is associated with another GitHub account, sign out of your GitHub account in VS Code, and sign in with another account.
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To sign out of your GitHub account in VS Code, select the **Accounts** menu in the Activity Bar, and then select **Sign out** for the account you're currently signed in with for Copilot.
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1. Select the **Accounts** menu in the Activity Bar, and then select **Sign out** for the account you're currently signed in with for Copilot.
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1. Sign in to GitHub in VS Code by selecting the **Accounts** menu in the Activity Bar, and then **Sign in with GitHub to use GitHub Copilot**.
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## Next steps
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You've successfully set up Copilot in VS Code with your GitHub Copilot subscription. Continue your journey and discover the key features of GitHub Copilot in VS Code with the [Copilot Getting Started Tutorial](/docs/copilot/getting-started.md).
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* Continue with the [Copilot Quickstart](/docs/copilot/getting-started.md) to discover the key features of Copilot in VS Code.
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* Check our [Copilot cheat sheet](/docs/copilot/copilot-vscode-features.md) for an overview of the key Copilot commands and shortcuts.
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