GitHub Copilot for Business: How to Set Up & Use

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Updated onSeptember 3, 2024

updated onSeptember 3, 2024

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GitHub Copilot for business, as the name suggests, is tailored specifically for business use. This tool leverages artificial intelligence to strengthen code creation, streamline processes, and increase productivity.

In this guide, we will discuss steps to set up and use this cutting-edge artificial intelligence tool to optimize your coding experience and drive your business to new heights.

Can I use GitHub Copilot in my company? You can use organization or enterprise accounts to use GitHub Copilot for your company. However, if you have an individual account and your employer allows you to use it for the company’s work, you can utilize it as well.

How do I set up & use GitHub Copilot for Business?

1. Setup & purchase the subscription

2. Configure policies & use the tool on an editor

Once you have completed the setup and assigned seats to your team members, every added member will receive an email notifying them that they can integrate GitHub Copilot intoVisual Studio Code,Visual Studio,JetBrains, andNeovim. To start using it, ask them to follow these steps:

If you want to learn how to set up and useGitHub Copilot in Visual Studio, we have an interesting article covering all the steps in detail.

GitHub Copilot for business vs. individual

In case you want to try GitHub Copilot for free,GitHub Copilot for Individualscomes with a trial version. However, if you want it entirely free, you need tosign up as a student or teacher.

Exploring the features of GitHub Copilot for Business

Managing legal risk with GitHub Copilot for Business

Optimizing your workflow with GitHub Copilot for Business

GitHub Copilot is coming with a newer version namedCopilot X,which will powered by the Open AI GPT-4 model; to learn more about it, read this guide.

Microsoft has also addedCopilot to Outlookand Windows & will soon add it to more of its products; to learn how to add it to Outlook, read this guide. You can also check out thisGitHub Copilot vs Microsoft Copilot comparisonif you’re unsure which tool to use.

Do you think GitHub Copilot for Business can help you elevate your business? Mention your thoughts in the comments section below.

GitHub Copilot for Business: How to Set Up & Use#

How do I set up & use GitHub Copilot for Business?#

1. Setup & purchase the subscription#

2. Configure policies & use the tool on an editor#

GitHub Copilot for business vs. individual#

Exploring the features of GitHub Copilot for Business#

Managing legal risk with GitHub Copilot for Business#

Optimizing your workflow with GitHub Copilot for Business#