How to switch copilot account in vscode

[Himoshra]

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I have github copilot on my vs code

but we have locally hosted gitlab in out company

I used to use a different github account during my free trial. now I have purchased the pro version on a different account. But I am not able to switch to the new account.

[erfanscode]

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Sign out of your old GitHub account:

1.1 - In VS Code’s Activity Bar (left side), click the Accounts icon (your avatar) at the bottom-left.
1.2 - In the menu, choose Sign Out for the GitHub account currently linked to Copilot.

Alternative via Command Palette:

Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or ⌘+Shift+P (Mac).
Type and run GitHub: Sign Out to disconnect any GitHub identity.​

2. (If needed) Clear cached credentials:
   Note: If signing out does not prompt you to re-authenticate, VS Code may still hold your old account in its global state.

2.1 - Close VS Code.
2.2 - Open the file %APPDATA%\Code\User\globalStorage\globalState.json (Windows) or ~/Library/Application Support/Code/User/globalStorage/globalState.json (Mac/Linux).
2.3 - Remove any lines mentioning your old GitHub username.
2.4 - Save and restart VS Code—you should now be prompted to sign in.

3. Sign in with your new GitHub account:
   Note: You have two equivalent methods:

A - Via the Copilot extension’s Account Preferences |
A.1 - Open the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X).
A.2 - Search for GitHub Copilot, click the gear icon next to it, and select Account Preferences.
A.3 - In the Quick Pick, choose Use a new account… and follow the browser-based OAuth flow while logged into your Pro-subscribed GitHub account.
A.4 - Repeat for GitHub Copilot Chat if you use the Chat extension.​

B. Via the Command Palette |
B.1 - Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or ⌘+Shift+P (Mac).
B.2 - Run GitHub Copilot: Sign in (or GitHub Copilot Chat: Sign in).
B.3 - Complete the OAuth flow in your browser, ensuring you select the GitHub account with the active Copilot subscription

4. Verify the new account is active:

4.1 - Hover over the Copilot icon in the Status Bar; it should show your new GitHub username.
4.2 - In the Accounts menu, the active account listed under “GitHub Copilot” should be the new one.
4.3 - Try a Copilot completion or chat—if it works, your subscription is detected.​

[Himoshra]

Hey Erfaan, Thank you!! It worked!! Regards, Himoshra

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On Sat, 26 Apr 2025, 6:12 am Erfan Sahranavard, ***@***.***> wrote: Step-by-step Instructions 1. Sign out of your old GitHub account: 1.1 - In VS Code’s Activity Bar (left side), click the Accounts icon (your avatar) at the bottom-left. 1.2 - In the menu, choose Sign Out for the GitHub account currently linked to Copilot. Alternative via Command Palette: Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or ⌘+Shift+P (Mac). Type and run GitHub: Sign Out to disconnect any GitHub identity.​ 2. (If needed) Clear cached credentials: Note: If signing out does not prompt you to re-authenticate, VS Code may still hold your old account in its global state. 2.1 - Close VS Code. 2.2 - Open the file %APPDATA%\Code\User\globalStorage\globalState.json (Windows) or ~/Library/Application Support/Code/User/globalStorage/globalState.json (Mac/Linux). 2.3 - Remove any lines mentioning your old GitHub username. 2.4 - Save and restart VS Code—you should now be prompted to sign in. 3. Sign in with your new GitHub account: Note: You have two equivalent methods: A - Via the Copilot extension’s Account Preferences | A.1 - Open the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X). A.2 - Search for GitHub Copilot, click the gear icon next to it, and select Account Preferences. A.3 - In the Quick Pick, choose Use a new account… and follow the browser-based OAuth flow while logged into your Pro-subscribed GitHub account. A.4 - Repeat for GitHub Copilot Chat if you use the Chat extension.​ B. Via the Command Palette | B.1 - Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or ⌘+Shift+P (Mac). B.2 - Run GitHub Copilot: Sign in (or GitHub Copilot Chat: Sign in). B.3 - Complete the OAuth flow in your browser, ensuring you select the GitHub account with the active Copilot subscription 4. Verify the new account is active: 4.1 - Hover over the Copilot icon in the Status Bar; it should show your new GitHub username. 4.2 - In the Accounts menu, the active account listed under “GitHub Copilot” should be the new one. 4.3 - Try a Copilot completion or chat—if it works, your subscription is detected.​ — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#157518 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AUGF4ROI6SC4FK7HFE4HLVL23LI6RAVCNFSM6AAAAAB3YGTAKCVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43URDJONRXK43TNFXW4Q3PNVWWK3TUHMYTEOJVGIZDIMQ> . You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>

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