Merge branch 'main' into patch-1

Author: Sharra-writes

.github/copilot-instructions.md

@@ -58,7 +58,20 @@ Examples:
 * ❌ Incorrect: `For more information, see [Using GitHub Copilot](/copilot/using-github-copilot).`
 * ❌ Incorrect: `For more information, see {% link /copilot/using-github-copilot %}.`
 
-### Creating a pull request
+### Parenthetical dashes
+
+Where a sentence of normal body text contains a parenthetical dash, the dash should always be an em dash without spaces at either side. This rule does not apply to text within code blocks.
+
+Examples:
+
+* ✅ Correct: "The cat—which sat on a branch—smiled with a broad grin." (em dash without spaces)
+* ❌ Incorrect: "The cat — which sat on a branch — smiled with a broad grin." (em dash with spaces)
+* ❌ Incorrect: "The cat–which sat on a branch–smiled with a broad grin." (en dash without spaces)
+* ❌ Incorrect: "The cat – which sat on a branch – smiled with a broad grin." (en dash with spaces)
+* ❌ Incorrect: "The cat-which sat on a branch-smiled with a broad grin." (hyphen without spaces)
+* ❌ Incorrect: "The cat - which sat on a branch - smiled with a broad grin." (hyphen with spaces)
+
+## Creating a pull request
 
 When creating a pull request as a result of a request to do so in Copilot Chat, the first line of the PR description should **always** be the following (in italics):
 

assets/images/help/billing/copilot-tab.png

@@ -103,3 +103,16 @@ By default, the rate limit for {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %} is
    ```
 
 1. Wait for the configuration run to complete.
+
+## Controlling the rate for the live update service
+
+If the number of AJAX requests to your {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_server %} instance causes problems, then you may need to edit the rate limit for the WebSockets controller used by these live updates. For details of how to view Alive requests, see [AUTOTITLE](/admin/monitoring-and-managing-your-instance/monitoring-your-instance/about-the-monitor-dashboards).
+
+By default, a maximum of 100 requests is allowed per minute for each IP address. Administrators with access to the administrative shell can use the [ghe-config](/admin/administering-your-instance/administering-your-instance-from-the-command-line/command-line-utilities#ghe-config) utility to set `app.github.web-sockets-rate-limit` with the number of requests allowed per minute for each IP address or disable this rate limit. Setting the limit to any value that is not a positive integer (for example, `0`, `-1`, `disabled`) disables rate limiting on the WebSockets controller for live updates.
+
+{% data reusables.github-connect.rate-limit-live-dotcom-requests %}
+
+> [!IMPORTANT]
+> This rate limit will not apply until you also enable the global rate limiter using `ghe-config app.github.rate-limiting-enabled 1`. When you enable the global rate limiter, other {% data variables.product.github %} features may also experience rate limits. Monitor your instance closely to check for any unexpected request rejections.
+
+After you make any changes to the values of these settings, run [ghe-config-apply](/admin/administering-your-instance/administering-your-instance-from-the-command-line/command-line-utilities#ghe-config-apply) to apply the settings.

assets/images/help/billing/download-usage-report.png

@@ -79,4 +79,8 @@ If the command returns `true`, a direct upgrade from 3.14 to 3.16.0 will fail, a
 
 Alternatively, you can move to 3.16.0 now by first upgrading from 3.14 to 3.15, then from 3.15 to 3.16.0.
 
+## Upgrading to 3.16.0 and 3.17.0 includes a slow data migration for code scanning
+
+Customers who have code scanning enabled may experience slower transitions when upgrading to version 3.16.0, due to changes in the data model that require data migration. We recommend testing this upgrade in a non-production environment first, as it could result in longer downtime than expected. [Updated: 2025-06-12]
+
 {% endif %}

assets/images/help/copilot/copilot-gridtoy-change.png

@@ -164,6 +164,8 @@ Username: YOUR-USERNAME
 Password: YOUR-PERSONAL-ACCESS-TOKEN
 ```
 
+Although you are required to enter your username along with your {% data variables.product.pat_generic %}, the username is not used to authenticate you. Instead, the {% data variables.product.pat_generic %} is used to authenticate you. If you do not enter a username, you will receive an error message that your credentials are invalid.
+
 {% data variables.product.pat_generic_caps %}s can only be used for HTTPS Git operations. If your repository uses an SSH remote URL, you will need to [switch the remote from SSH to HTTPS](/get-started/git-basics/managing-remote-repositories#switching-remote-urls-from-ssh-to-https).
 
 If you are not prompted for your username and password, your credentials may be cached on your computer. You can [update your credentials in the Keychain](/get-started/git-basics/updating-credentials-from-the-macos-keychain) to replace your old password with the token.

assets/images/help/copilot/vscode-current-usage.png

@@ -31,6 +31,10 @@ See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subs
 
 If you want to try {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} before subscribing, you can use {% data variables.copilot.copilot_free %} for a limited experience. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/about-github-copilot-free).
 
+## Managing requests in {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}
+
+Some {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} features use premium requests, which count toward your monthly usage allowance. To learn how premium requests work, which features use them, and how to manage your usage, see [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/understanding-and-managing-copilot-usage/understanding-and-managing-requests-in-copilot).
+
 ## Migrating between {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} plans
 
 When transitioning between different {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} plans, you may encounter situations that require support.
@@ -49,8 +53,6 @@ Some migrations cannot be completed through self-service options.
 
 ## Allowance usage for {% data variables.copilot.copilot_coding_agent %}
 
-{% data reusables.copilot.coding-agent.premium-requests-start-date %}
-
 Within your monthly usage allowance for {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %} and {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot %} premium requests, you can ask {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} to work on coding tasks without incurring any additional costs.
 
 When {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} works on coding tasks, {% data variables.copilot.copilot_coding_agent %} uses:
@@ -77,7 +79,7 @@ If you run out of free minutes or premium requests, and you have _not_ set up bi
 
 ### Monitoring your use of Actions minutes and premium requests
 
-You can track your monthly usage of {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %} minutes and premium requests, to help you get the most value from your {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} plan. See [AUTOTITLE](/enterprise-cloud@latest/billing/managing-billing-for-your-products/managing-billing-for-github-actions/viewing-your-github-actions-usage) and [AUTOTITLE](/enterprise-cloud@latest/copilot/managing-copilot/monitoring-usage-and-entitlements/monitoring-your-copilot-usage-and-entitlements).
+You can track your monthly usage of {% data variables.product.prodname_actions %} minutes and premium requests, to help you get the most value from your {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} plan. See [AUTOTITLE](/enterprise-cloud@latest/billing/managing-billing-for-your-products/managing-billing-for-github-actions/viewing-your-github-actions-usage) and [AUTOTITLE](/enterprise-cloud@latest/copilot/managing-copilot/understanding-and-managing-copilot-usage/monitoring-your-copilot-usage-and-entitlements).
 
 ## Further reading
 

content/admin/configuring-settings/configuring-user-applications-for-your-enterprise/configuring-rate-limits.md

@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ As an {% data variables.enterprise.enterprise_or_org %} owner{% ifversion ghec %
 
 ### Editing or deleting a budget
 
->[!IMPORTANT] Deleting a budget may remove any limits on spending, depending on your other existing budgets.
+>[!IMPORTANT] Deleting a budget may remove any limits on spending, depending on your other existing budgets. For example, deleting the default $0 budget for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} premium requests allows for unlimited usage.
 
 {% ifversion fpt %}