Microsoft Visual Studio now supports multiple GitHub accounts in Visual Studio

Microsoft Visual Studio now supports multiple GitHub accounts, making it easier to switch between personal and work repositories without signing in and out. This new feature streamlines development workflows, enhancing productivity for developers managing multiple accounts. Learn how to set up and maximize this capability in the latest Visual Studio update.

Here’s what’s new:

  • Effortless Onboarding: Sign in with your GitHub account right from the first launch.

  • Manage Multiple Accounts: Easily add and switch between multiple GitHub accounts with the "Add another account" option.

  • Seamless Account Switching: Open your profile card, navigate to account options, and select "Set as active account" to switch effortlessly.

  • GitHub Copilot Integration: Your active account will automatically enable GitHub Copilot if it has a valid entitlement.

  • Smarter Version Control: Visual Studio remembers your preferences for each repository, making pull requests and issue tracking more intuitive.