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How to Add GitHub Copilot to IntelliJ

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to add GitHub Copilot to your IntelliJ IDE.

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Here’s a clear, accurate, fully sourced guide on How to Add GitHub Copilot to IntelliJ: 

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  1. Open IntelliJ and head to 'Settings'.
  2. Jump to the 'Plugins' section, then type 'GitHub Copilot' in the search bar.
  3. Click 'Install' to add GitHub Copilot to your IDE.
  4. A quick confirmation prompt appears, hit 'Accept' to proceed with the installation.
  5. Now, click 'Restart IDE' to activate the plugin. Don't worry, IntelliJ will reopen right where you left off.
  6. Another confirmation, click 'Accept' to keep things moving.
  7. Click 'Sign in to GitHub' so Copilot can link with your account.
  8. Click 'Copy and Open' to grab your device code and launch the GitHub authorization page.
  9. Paste the code into the field on GitHub's page, then hit 'Continue'.
  10. Click 'Authorize GitHub Copilot Plugin' to finalize the connection.
  11. That's it! GitHub Copilot is now live in your IntelliJ workspace.

📌 Why this matters

Adding Copilot to IntelliJ transforms your IDE into an AI-powered coding partner that suggests entire functions, completes complex logic, and writes boilerplate code as you type. Beyond just autocomplete, this integration learns from your project's context and coding patterns, offering suggestions that align with your specific architecture and naming conventions.

The real advantage emerges during debugging and refactoring sessions, where Copilot can propose alternative implementations and catch edge cases you might miss, essentially giving you a coding collaborator that works within your existing workflow.

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