---
title: Using Codespaces in Visual Studio Code
intro: 'You can develop in your codespace directly in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} by connecting the {% data variables.product.prodname_github_codespaces %} extension with your account on {% data variables.product.product_name %}.'
product: '{% data reusables.gated-features.codespaces %}'
redirect_from:
  - /github/developing-online-with-codespaces/using-codespaces-in-visual-studio-code
  - /github/developing-online-with-codespaces/connecting-to-your-codespace-from-visual-studio-code
  - /github/developing-online-with-codespaces/using-codespaces-in-visual-studio
versions:
  free-pro-team: '*'
topics:
  - Codespaces
---

{% data reusables.codespaces.release-stage %}

### Prerequisites

To develop in a codespace directly in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}, you must sign into the {% data variables.product.prodname_github_codespaces %} extension. The {% data variables.product.prodname_github_codespaces %} extension requires {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} October 2020 Release 1.51 or later.

1. Use the {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %} Marketplace to install the [{% data variables.product.prodname_github_codespaces %}](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=GitHub.codespaces) extension. For more information, see [Extension Marketplace](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/extension-gallery) in the {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} documentation.
{% data reusables.codespaces.click-remote-explorer-icon-vscode %}
2. Use the "REMOTE EXPLORER" drop-down, then click **{% data variables.product.prodname_github_codespaces %}**.
   ![The {% data variables.product.prodname_codespaces %} header](/assets/images/help/codespaces/codespaces-header-vscode.png)
3. Click **Sign in to view {% data variables.product.prodname_codespaces %}...**.
   ![Signing in to view {% data variables.product.prodname_codespaces %}](/assets/images/help/codespaces/sign-in-to-view-codespaces-vscode.png)
4. To authorize {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %} to access your account on {% data variables.product.product_name %}, click **Allow**.
5. Sign in to {% data variables.product.product_name %} to approve the extension.

### Creating a codespace in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}

After you connect your {% data variables.product.product_name %} account to the {% data variables.product.prodname_github_codespaces %} extension, you can develop in a codespace that you created on {% data variables.product.product_name %} or in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}.

{% data reusables.codespaces.click-remote-explorer-icon-vscode %}
2. Click the Add icon, then click **Create New Codespace**.
   ![The Create new Codespace option in {% data variables.product.prodname_codespaces %}](/assets/images/help/codespaces/create-codespace-vscode.png)
3. Type, then click the repository's name you want to develop in.
   ![Searching for repository to create a new {% data variables.product.prodname_codespaces %}](/assets/images/help/codespaces/choose-repository-vscode.png)
4. Click the branch you want to develop on.
   ![Searching for a branch to create a new {% data variables.product.prodname_codespaces %}](/assets/images/help/codespaces/choose-branch-vscode.png)
5. Click the machine type you want to develop in.
   ![Instance types for a new {% data variables.product.prodname_codespaces %}](/assets/images/help/codespaces/choose-sku-vscode.png)
### Opening a codespace in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}

{% data reusables.codespaces.click-remote-explorer-icon-vscode %}
2. Under "Codespaces", click the codespace you want to develop in.
3. Click the Connect to Codespace icon.
   ![The Connect to Codespace icon in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}](/assets/images/help/codespaces/click-connect-to-codespace-icon-vscode.png)

### Changing the machine type in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}

{% data reusables.codespaces.codespaces-machine-types %}

You can change the machine type of your codespace at any time.

1. In {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}, open the Command Palette (`shift command P` / `shift control P`).
2. Search for and select "Codespaces: Change Machine Type."
   ![Searching for a branch to create a new {% data variables.product.prodname_codespaces %}](/assets/images/help/codespaces/vscode-change-machine-type-option.png)
3. Click the codespace that you want to change.
   ![Searching for a branch to create a new {% data variables.product.prodname_codespaces %}](/assets/images/help/codespaces/vscode-change-machine-choose-repo.png)
4. Choose the machine type you want to use. 
   ![Searching for a branch to create a new {% data variables.product.prodname_codespaces %}](/assets/images/help/codespaces/vscode-change-machine-choose-type.png)

If the codespace is currently running, a message is displayed asking if you would like to restart and reconnect to your codespace now. Click **Yes** if you want to change the machine type used for this codespace immediately. If you click **No**, or if the codespace is not currently running, the change will take effect the next time the codespace restarts.

### Deleting a codespace in {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode %}

1. Under "Codespaces", right-click the codespace you want to delete.
2. In the drop-down menu, click **Delete Codespace**.
   ![Deleting a codespace in {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %}](/assets/images/help/codespaces/delete-codespace-vscode.png)