--- author: rotabor ms.service: github-copilot-for-azure ms.topic: include ms.date: 03/02/2026 --- - An Azure account and access to an Azure subscription. For details on how to set them up, see the [pricing page for Azure accounts](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/purchase-options/azure-account?cid=msft_learn). - A GitHub account and a GitHub Copilot subscription. For details on how to set them up, see [Creating an account on GitHub](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/start-your-journey/creating-an-account-on-github) and [Quickstart for GitHub Copilot](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/quickstart), respectively. - Visual Studio 2026 (Any edition). For details on how to download and install it, see [Install Visual Studio](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/insiders/). >[!IMPORTANT] >GitHub Copilot is a separate subscription managed by GitHub. For questions regarding GitHub Copilot subscriptions and Support, see [Getting started with a GitHub Copilot plan](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/how-tos/manage-your-account/get-started-with-a-copilot-plan).