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This article lists what you need to use the Code tab in Microsoft Copilot, including licensing, supported platforms, and prerequisites.
Licensing and accounts
Copilot Code supports both work (organization) accounts and personal Microsoft accounts.
| Account type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Work (organization) account | A Microsoft Copilot license, and the Code tab in Microsoft Copilot enabled by your organization. |
| Personal Microsoft account | A supported Microsoft Copilot consumer plan. |
For work accounts, a Microsoft Entra (work) account is the default and only required sign-in. Linking a GitHub account is optional.
Your organization's admin controls whether Copilot Code is available and can set spend limits. For details, see Manage Copilot Code for your organization.
Supported platforms
Copilot Code runs on the following platforms.
| Platform | Support |
|---|---|
| Windows | Supported (x64 and Arm), in the Microsoft Copilot desktop app. |
| Mac | Supported (Intel and Apple silicon), in the Microsoft Copilot desktop app. |
| Web | Supported for cloud development at m365.cloud.microsoft. |
Note
A mobile app for Copilot Code isn't available at this release.
First-run download (Windows)
The first time you open Copilot Code on Windows, the app downloads a set of assets it needs. This download happens once.
Identity and billing
- Identity: Sign in with your Microsoft Entra work account or a personal Microsoft account. Linking a GitHub account is optional.
- Billing: For work accounts, usage counts against your Microsoft Copilot entitlement, and you can see your consumption. For personal accounts, Copilot Code is available on supported plans.
Language
Copilot Code is available in all Copilot supported languages.