MicrosoftDocs · learn-build-service-prod · May 6, 2026 · May 5, 2026 · May 5, 2026 · May 5, 2026
diff --git a/docs/ide/ai-assisted-development-visual-studio.md b/docs/ide/ai-assisted-development-visual-studio.md
@@ -113,8 +113,8 @@ The following table compares the capabilities of GitHub Copilot (and GitHub Copi
 | API usage examples | No | **Yes** <br/>[Learn more](https://devblogs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/intellicode-api-usage-examples/)|
 | Languages supported | Supports several programming languages and frameworks, including but not limited to: C#, C++, Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript| C#, XAML, C++, JavaScript, TypeScript, Visual Basic |
 
-> [!NOTE]
-> As of April 20, 2026, all GitHub Copilot Pro trials, including existing trials, have been paused. New signups and enrollments for paid individual tiers — including Student, Pro, and Pro+ — are temporarily closed. If you were already on a Copilot trial, you can switch to [Copilot Free](copilot-free-plan.md) or upgrade to a Copilot Pro or Pro+ subscription. For the latest information and support, see https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans.
+
+[!INCLUDE [copilot-trials-paused-notice](../includes/copilot-trials-paused-notice.md)]
 
 ## Next steps
 

diff --git a/docs/ide/copilot-chat-context.md b/docs/ide/copilot-chat-context.md
@@ -46,8 +46,8 @@ To get started using GitHub Copilot Chat in Visual Studio, you need:
 + [Sign in to Visual Studio using a GitHub account](work-with-github-accounts.md) with [Copilot access](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/about-github-copilot/what-is-github-copilot#getting-access-to-copilot) <br/>
   <sup>**</sup> You can sign up for [GitHub Copilot for Free](copilot-free-plan.md).
 
-> [!NOTE]
-> As of April 20, 2026, all GitHub Copilot Pro trials, including existing trials, have been paused. New signups and enrollments for paid individual tiers — including Student, Pro, and Pro+ — are temporarily closed. If you were already on a Copilot trial, you can switch to [Copilot Free](copilot-free-plan.md) or upgrade to a Copilot Pro or Pro+ subscription. For the latest information and support, see https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans.
+
+[!INCLUDE [copilot-trials-paused-notice](../includes/copilot-trials-paused-notice.md)]
 
 
 Support for GitHub Copilot Chat is provided by GitHub and can be reached at https://support.github.com.

diff --git a/docs/ide/copilot-free-plan.md b/docs/ide/copilot-free-plan.md
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ ms.author: rosemalcolm
 
 ms.subservice: ai-tools
 ms.collection: ce-skilling-ai-copilot
+ms.custom: awp-ai
 monikerRange: '>= vs-2022'
 
 ---
@@ -103,8 +104,6 @@ When you reach usage limits for Copilot Free, wait for the limits to reset at th
 ## Frequently asked questions
 
 #### Who can access Copilot Free?
-> [!NOTE]
-> As of April 20, 2026, all GitHub Copilot Pro trials, including existing trials, have been paused. New signups and enrollments for paid individual tiers — including Student, Pro, and Pro+ — are temporarily closed. If you were already on a Copilot trial, you can switch to [Copilot Free](copilot-free-plan.md) or upgrade to a Copilot Pro or Pro+ subscription. For the latest information and support, see https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans.
 
 Copilot Free isn't available if you have an EMU account, access to a Copilot license through an organization, an existing Copilot Pro subscription, or free access to Copilot Pro as a student, teacher, or open-source maintainer.
 For the latest information, see [About GitHub Copilot Free](https://aka.ms/ghdocscopilotfreepage).
@@ -127,6 +126,8 @@ Learn more at [About GitHub Copilot Free](https://aka.ms/ghdocscopilotfreepage).
 
 See [About GitHub Copilot Free](https://aka.ms/ghdocscopilotfreepage) for information.
 
+[!INCLUDE [copilot-billing-notice](../includes/copilot-billing-notice.md)]
+
 ## Related content
 
 - [Install and manage GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio](visual-studio-github-copilot-install-and-states.md)

diff --git a/docs/ide/copilot-usage-and-models.md b/docs/ide/copilot-usage-and-models.md
@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@ ms.custom: awp-ai
 > [!NOTE]
 > This article applies to Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14 and later, and Visual Studio 2026.
 
+[!INCLUDE [copilot-billing-notice](../includes/copilot-billing-notice.md)]
+
 GitHub Copilot includes built-in tools to help you track usage, manage your plan, and understand how model selection affects [request consumption](https://docs.github.com/copilot/managing-copilot/monitoring-usage-and-entitlements/about-premium-requests).
 
 ## View Copilot usage

diff --git a/docs/ide/visual-studio-github-copilot-chat.md b/docs/ide/visual-studio-github-copilot-chat.md
@@ -39,8 +39,8 @@ Copilot Chat provides AI assistance to help you make informed decisions and writ
 
 - [Sign in to Visual Studio using a GitHub account](work-with-github-accounts.md) with [Copilot access](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/about-github-copilot/what-is-github-copilot#getting-access-to-copilot). You can use [GitHub Copilot for free](copilot-free-plan.md).
 
-> [!NOTE]
-> As of April 20, 2026, all GitHub Copilot Pro trials, including existing trials, have been paused. New signups and enrollments for paid individual tiers — including Student, Pro, and Pro+ — are temporarily closed. If you were already on a Copilot trial, you can switch to [Copilot Free](copilot-free-plan.md) or upgrade to a Copilot Pro or Pro+ subscription. For the latest information and support, see https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans.
+
+[!INCLUDE [copilot-trials-paused-notice](../includes/copilot-trials-paused-notice.md)]
 
 
 ## Get GitHub Copilot Chat for Visual Studio

diff --git a/docs/ide/visual-studio-github-copilot-extension.md b/docs/ide/visual-studio-github-copilot-extension.md
@@ -34,9 +34,9 @@ You can also use GitHub Copilot to convert comments to code, create unit tests,
 
 - [Visual Studio 2026](/visualstudio/releases/2026/release-notes) or [Visual Studio 2022 version 17.14](/visualstudio/releases/2022/release-history) (with the latest servicing release recommended for the most up-to-date features)
 - [Sign in to Visual Studio by using a GitHub account](work-with-github-accounts.md) with [Copilot access](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/about-github-copilot/what-is-github-copilot#getting-access-to-copilot).
-  
-> [!NOTE]
-> As of April 20, 2026, all GitHub Copilot Pro trials, including existing trials, have been paused. New signups and enrollments for paid individual tiers — including Student, Pro, and Pro+ — are temporarily closed. If you were already on a Copilot trial, you can switch to [Copilot Free](copilot-free-plan.md) or upgrade to a Copilot Pro or Pro+ subscription. For the latest information and support, see https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans.
+
+
+[!INCLUDE [copilot-trials-paused-notice](../includes/copilot-trials-paused-notice.md)]
 
 If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use [Copilot for free](copilot-free-plan.md) by signing up for the Copilot Free plan and get a monthly limit of inline suggestions and chat interactions.
 

diff --git a/docs/ide/visual-studio-github-copilot-install-and-states.md b/docs/ide/visual-studio-github-copilot-install-and-states.md
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ ms.author: rosemalcolm
 
 ms.subservice: ai-tools
 ms.collection: ce-skilling-ai-copilot 
-ms.custom: copilot-learning-hub
+ms.custom: copilot-learning-hub, awp-ai
 ---
 # Manage GitHub Copilot installation and state
 
@@ -39,8 +39,9 @@ In this article, you learn how to manage your GitHub Copilot installation and st
 
 ## Manage your Copilot state 
 
-> [!NOTE]
-> As of April 20, 2026, all GitHub Copilot Pro trials, including existing trials, have been paused. New signups and enrollments for paid individual tiers — including Student, Pro, and Pro+ — are temporarily closed. If you were already on a Copilot trial, you can switch to [Copilot Free](copilot-free-plan.md) or upgrade to a Copilot Pro or Pro+ subscription. For the latest information and support, see https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans.
+[!INCLUDE [copilot-billing-notice](../includes/copilot-billing-notice.md)]
+
+[!INCLUDE [copilot-trials-paused-notice](../includes/copilot-trials-paused-notice.md)]
 
 With Visual Studio 2022 version 17.10 or later, there's a Copilot status icon in the upper-right corner of the Visual Studio environment that indicates if Copilot is active, inactive, unavailable, or not installed. Using the dropdown menu from the status icon, you can easily access options that help manage or [troubleshoot](visual-studio-github-copilot-troubleshoot.md) your Copilot state. The availability of some options depends on your Copilot state.
 

diff --git a/docs/includes/copilot-billing-notice.md b/docs/includes/copilot-billing-notice.md
@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> Starting June 1, 2026, GitHub Copilot moves to usage-based billing with AI Credits. 
+> See [GitHub Copilot plans and pricing](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/reference/copilot-billing/models-and-pricing) for details.
diff --git a/docs/includes/copilot-trials-paused-notice.md b/docs/includes/copilot-trials-paused-notice.md
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+> [!NOTE]
+> As of April 20, 2026, GitHub Copilot Pro trials have been paused. If on a trial, switch to 
+> [Copilot Free](../ide/copilot-free-plan.md) or upgrade to a paid plan. For support, 
+> see https://docs.github.com/en/copilot/get-started/plans.