--- title: What is GitHub Copilot? intro: 'Learn what {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} is and what you can do with it.' versions: feature: copilot shortTitle: What is GitHub Copilot? redirect_from: - /copilot/copilot-individual - /copilot/copilot-individual/about-github-copilot-individual - /copilot/copilot-business/about-github-copilot-business - /copilot/github-copilot-enterprise/about-github-copilot-enterprise - /copilot/github-copilot-enterprise/overview - /copilot/overview-of-github-copilot/about-github-copilot-for-individuals - /copilot/overview-of-github-copilot/about-github-copilot - /copilot/overview-of-github-copilot/about-github-copilot-individual - /copilot/overview-of-github-copilot/about-github-copilot-for-business - /copilot/overview-of-github-copilot/about-github-copilot-business - /copilot/github-copilot-enterprise/overview/about-github-copilot-enterprise - /copilot/configuring-github-copilot/configuring-github-copilot-settings-in-your-organization - /copilot/managing-copilot-business - /copilot/managing-copilot-for-business - /copilot/github-copilot-enterprise - /copilot/copilot-business - /copilot/about-github-copilot/what-is-github-copilot contentType: get-started category: - Learn about Copilot --- {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} is an AI coding assistant that helps you write code faster and with less effort. Then, you can focus more energy on problem solving and collaboration. Research shows that {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} increases developer productivity and accelerates software development. See [Research: quantifying {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %}’s impact on developer productivity and happiness](https://github.blog/2022-09-07-research-quantifying-github-copilots-impact-on-developer-productivity-and-happiness/) in the {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} blog. ## Features You can use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to: * Get code suggestions as you type in your IDE. * Chat with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to get help with your code. * Ask for help using the command line. * Organize and share context with {% data variables.copilot.copilot_spaces %} to get more relevant answers. * Generate descriptions of changes in a pull request. * Research, plan, make code changes, and create pull requests for you to review. Available in {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %}, {% data variables.copilot.copilot_business_short %}, and {% data variables.copilot.copilot_enterprise_short %} only. {% ifversion ghec %} **For enterprises and organizations with data residency requirements:** If you use {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_cloud %}, {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} can enforce geographic data residency. See [AUTOTITLE](/admin/data-residency/github-copilot-with-data-residency). {% endif %} Use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} in the following places: * Your IDE * {% data variables.product.prodname_mobile %}, as a chat interface * {% data variables.product.prodname_windows_terminal %} Canary, through the Terminal Chat interface * The command line, through the {% data variables.product.prodname_cli %} * The {% data variables.product.github %} website See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/about-github-copilot/github-copilot-features). ## Get access You can start using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} in several ways, depending on your role and needs. ### Individuals >[!IMPORTANT] > {% data reusables.copilot.plans.individual-plans-paused %} * **Try {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} for free.** Use {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free_short %} to explore core features with no paid plan required. * **Subscribe to a paid plan.** Upgrade to {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_short %} or {% data variables.copilot.copilot_pro_plus_short %} for full access to premium features and more generous usage limits. * **Get free access if you're eligible.** Students, teachers, and open source maintainers may qualify for access to premium features at no cost. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/how-tos/copilot-on-github/set-up-copilot/enable-copilot/set-up-for-students) and [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/how-tos/copilot-on-github/set-up-copilot/enable-copilot/set-up-for-teachers-and-os-maintainers). * **Request access from your organization.** If your organization or enterprise has a {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} plan, you can request access by going to [https://github.com/settings/copilot](https://github.com/settings/copilot) and request access under "Get {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} from an organization." See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/getting-started-with-copilot-on-your-personal-account/getting-started-with-a-copilot-plan) for more information. ### Organizations and enterprises **Organization owners** can set up {% data variables.copilot.copilot_business_short %} for their team by [contacting {% data variables.product.github %}'s Sales team](https://github.com/enterprise/contact?ref_product=copilot&ref_type=engagement&ref_style=text). See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-github-copilot-in-your-organization/subscribing-to-copilot-for-your-organization). If your organization is owned by an enterprise that has a {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} subscription, you can ask your enterprise owner to enable {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} for your organization. Go to [https://github.com/settings/copilot](https://github.com/settings/copilot) and request access under "Get {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} from an organization." **Enterprise owners** can set up {% data variables.copilot.copilot_business_short %} or {% data variables.copilot.copilot_enterprise_short %} for your enterprise by [contacting {% data variables.product.github %}'s Sales team](https://github.com/enterprise/contact?ref_product=copilot&ref_type=engagement&ref_style=text). See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-for-your-enterprise/subscribing-to-copilot-for-your-enterprise). If you don't need other {% data variables.product.github %} features, you can create an enterprise account specifically for managing {% data variables.copilot.copilot_business_short %} licenses. This gives you enterprise-grade authentication without charges for {% data variables.product.prodname_enterprise %} licenses. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/concepts/about-enterprise-accounts-for-copilot-business). ## Next steps * Learn more about {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} features. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/about-github-copilot/github-copilot-features). * Start using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/setting-up-github-copilot). ## Further reading * [Frequently asked questions](https://github.com/features/copilot#faq) about {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} * [{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} Trust Center](https://copilot.github.trust.page/)