docs/content/copilot/how-tos/manage-your-account/get-started-with-a-copilot-plan.md

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You can get started with your {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} plan by:

• Accessing {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %}
• Upgrading from {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %}
• Subscribing to {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} or {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %}

Accessing {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %}

Most individual developers can start using {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %} with no setup required. However, there are a few cases where {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %} isn't available:

• You have a {% data variables.enterprise.prodname_managed_user %}.
• You are assigned a {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} seat through an organization.
• You have an existing {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} or {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %} plan or {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} trial.
• You have free access to {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} as a student, teacher, or open-source maintainer.

There are a few ways to start using {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %}, depending on where you're working.

{% data variables.product.prodname_vs %} and {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}

In {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %} and {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %} you can access {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %} directly from the editor.

1. In the top right of {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %} or {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}, click {% octicon "copilot" aria-hidden="true" aria-label="copilot" %}.
2. In the sidebar, click Sign up for {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %}.
3. If you have a {% data variables.product.github %} account, you will be prompted to sign in. If you don't have a {% data variables.product.github %} account, you will be prompted to create one.

{% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom_the_website %}

With {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %}, you can ask {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} questions within a chat interface on {% data variables.product.github %}. Go to https://github.com/copilot to start chatting with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}.

{% data variables.product.prodname_mobile %}

You can also chat with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} in {% data variables.product.prodname_mobile %}.

{% data reusables.copilot.chat-mobile-start-chat %}

1. At the bottom of the page, use the "Ask {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}" box to start a chat with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}.

Other IDEs

To use {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %} in other IDEs, you'll need to activate it from your {% data variables.product.github %} account settings first.

{% data reusables.user-settings.copilot-settings %}

1. Click Start using {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %} to activate {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %} and open immersive mode.
2. To the right of "Install {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} in your favorite code editor", select the {% octicon "triangle-down" aria-label="More edit options" %} dropdown menu and click your preferred editor.

Upgrading from {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %}

If you’re already using {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %} and reach your usage limit, you’ll be prompted to upgrade directly. The upgrade experience varies by where you’re using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}:

• In {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %}, {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}, or {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom_the_website %}: You’ll receive a message with your reset date and a link to upgrade to {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} or {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %}.

• In other IDEs: You’ll see an error message. You can start a trial or paid plan from your {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} settings.

• In {% data variables.product.prodname_mobile %}: When you hit the usage limit, you’ll be prompted to upgrade via in-app purchase.

Subscribing to {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} or {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %}

You can subscribe to {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} or {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %} at any time to unlock advanced AI features, higher usage limits, and access to additional models.

[!TIP] Not sure which plan to choose? For a side-by-side comparison, see AUTOTITLE.

1. Go to the plans page.

2. Click Get started under the plan you want to subscribe to.

3. Choose whether you want to pay monthly or yearly, and click Subscribe to {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %}/{% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %}.

   If your personal account meets the criteria for a free {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} plan instead of a trial or paid plan, you will automatically be taken to step 6.

4. To enable usage beyond your included premium request allowance, select Yes, I want to enable additional usage for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} premium requests. You can change this setting at any time. Click Save & continue.

5. Follow the steps to enter and confirm your billing information and payment details, then click Submit.

6. After reviewing your plan details, click Activate {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %}/{% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %}.