diff --git a/assets/images/help/copilot/copilot-activate.png b/assets/images/help/copilot/copilot-activate.png
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diff --git a/content/copilot/getting-started-with-github-copilot.md b/content/copilot/getting-started-with-github-copilot.md
index 7d63416cc2..f397b8c43d 100644
--- a/content/copilot/getting-started-with-github-copilot.md
+++ b/content/copilot/getting-started-with-github-copilot.md
@@ -266,6 +266,9 @@ To use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}, you must first install the
 1. If you have not previously authorized {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} in your {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} account, you will be prompted to sign in to {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}.
 
    - If you have previously authorized {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} for your account on {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}, {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} will be automatically authorized.
+   - If you don't get the prompt to authorize, click the bell icon in the bottom panel of the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} window.
+     
+     ![Screenshot of the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} task bar with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} icons. The bell icon is outlined in dark orange.](/assets/images/help/copilot/copilot-activate.png)
 
 1. In your browser, {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} will request the necessary permissions for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}. To approve these permissions, click **Authorize {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}**.
 1. To confirm the authentication, in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}, in the "{% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}" dialog box, click **Open**.