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Installing the GitHub Copilot extension in your environment

To use Copilot in your preferred coding environment, follow the steps for your chosen IDE.

Getting access to GitHub Copilot

There are different ways to get access to Copilot.

Type of userHow to get access to Copilot
Individual
Organization

About GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code

GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code allows you to receive coding suggestions from Copilot as you type. You also automatically get access to GitHub Copilot Chat, which allows you to chat with Copilot.

To see instructions for other popular coding environments, use the tool switcher at the top of the page.

Setting up GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code

When you set up GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code for the first time, the required extensions are installed automatically. You don't need to download or install them manually.

For detailed instructions, see Set up GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code in the Visual Studio Code documentation.

Note

If you're using a Copilot subscription for a managed user account account on GHE.com, you'll need to update some settings before you sign in. See Using GitHub Copilot with an account on GHE.com.

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