Quick summary
Connecting GitHub to Visual Studio Code lets developers sync repositories, manage source control, and push code changes directly from their editor. This step-by-step process uses VS Code's built-in Backup and Sync Settings to authenticate via a GitHub account in under two minutes.
Steps
- Select a version to download your Visual Studio Code.
- Click on the VS Code app to open it and start connecting GitHub to Visual Studio Code.
- Click on the profile icon to choose how to sign in to your GitHub account.
- Select 'Backup and Sync Settings' from the menu.
- Select 'Sign in with GitHub'.
- Enter your username and password, then select 'Sign in'.
- Authorize the authentication and click 'Continue'.
- Select 'Open' to confirm the connection in your browser.
- GitHub is now successfully connected to Visual Studio Code.
