How to Connect GitHub to Visual Studio Code
- George Apostolov
How to Connect GitHub to Visual Studio Code: step-by-step guide
Select a version to download your visual studio code.
Click on the app to open it and start connecting GitHub to Visual Studio Code.
Click on the profile icon to choose how to sign in your GitHub.
Select 'Backup and Sync Settings'.
Select 'Sign in with GitHub'.
Enter your username and password. Select 'Sign in'.
Authorize the authentication and click 'Continue'.
Select 'Open'.
That's it! You have successfully connected GitHub to Visual Studio Code.
Quick answer: To connect GitHub to Visual Studio Code, select your download version, open the app, click the profile icon, and choose Backup and Sync Settings. Next, select Sign in with GitHub, enter your credentials, authorize the authentication, click Continue, and select Open.
About this GitHub tutorial
Connect your GitHub account to Visual Studio Code easily by signing in through the profile settings and authorizing the authentication. This guide shows how to connect GitHub to Visual Studio Code in 9 steps, starting with "Select a version to download your visual studio code" and finishing with "That's it! You have successfully connected GitHub to Visual Studio Code". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real GitHub interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to connect GitHub to Visual Studio Code?
9 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your GitHub data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under GitHub. Related guides: How to Create a Coda Dashboard for GitHub Issues, How to Create a Folder in Github and How to Create a New Branch in Github Command Line. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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