How to disable Copilot Free (#54785)

Co-authored-by: Jules Porter <jules-p@users.noreply.github.com>

Author: jules-p

content/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/index.md

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ topics:
   - Copilot
 children:
   - /managing-your-github-copilot-pro-subscription
-  - /about-github-copilot-free
+  - /managing-copilot-free
   - /managing-copilot-policies-as-an-individual-subscriber
   - /extending-the-capabilities-of-github-copilot-in-your-personal-account
 ---

…-subscriber/about-github-copilot-free.md …opilot-free/about-github-copilot-free.mdcontent/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/about-github-copilot-free.md renamed to content/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/managing-copilot-free/about-github-copilot-free.md content/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/about-github-copilot-free.md renamed to content/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/managing-copilot-free/about-github-copilot-free.md

@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ versions:
 type: overview
 topics:
   - Copilot
+redirect_from:
+  - /copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/about-github-copilot-free
 ---
 
 {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free %} provides limited access to select features of {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}, allowing you to experience AI-powered coding assistance without a subscription.
@@ -54,51 +56,15 @@ When you reach these limits, you can upgrade to {% data variables.product.prodna
 * Usage data
 * Indemnification coverage
 
-## How do I get access to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %}?
-
-There are a few ways to access {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %}.
-
-* [{% data variables.product.prodname_vs %} and {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}](#visual-studio-and-vs-code)
-* [{% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom_the_website %}](#githubcom)
-* [{% data variables.product.prodname_mobile %}](#github-mobile)
-* [Other IDEs](#other-ides)
-
-### {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %} and {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}
-
-In {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %} and {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %} you can access {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %} directly from the editor.
-
-1. In the top right of {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %} or {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}, click **{% octicon "copilot" aria-hidden="true" %}**.
-1. In the sidebar, click **Sign up for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %}**.
-1. If you have a {% data variables.product.github %} account, you will be prompted to sign in. If you don't have a {% data variables.product.github %} account, you will be prompted to create one.
-
-### {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom_the_website %}
-
-With {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %}, you can ask {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} questions within a chat interface on {% data variables.product.github %}.
-
-1. To access your personal dashboard once you're signed in, click the {% octicon "mark-github" aria-label="The github octocat logo" %} in the upper-left corner of any page on {% data variables.product.github %}.
-1. At the top of the dashboard, use the "Ask a question" box to start a chat with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}.
-
-### {% data variables.product.prodname_mobile %}
-
-You'll automatically get subscribed to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %} when you start a chat with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} in {% data variables.product.prodname_mobile %}.
-
-{% data reusables.copilot.chat-mobile-start-chat %}
-1. At the bottom of the page, use the "Ask {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}" box to start a chat with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}.
-
-Alternatively, go to "Settings" in {% data variables.product.prodname_mobile %}, then under {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} settings, click **Get started for Free**.
-
-### Other IDEs
-
-To use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %} in other IDEs, you first have to activate {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %} in your {% data variables.product.github %} account settings.
-
-{% data reusables.user-settings.copilot-settings %}
-1. Click **Start using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %}** to activate {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %} and open a conversation thread.
-1. Click **Use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} in other IDEs** and follow the instructions for your IDE.
-
 ## How can I upgrade to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_pro_short %}?
 
 If you use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %} in {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %}, {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}, or on {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom_the_website %}, and reach the usage limits, you'll receive a notification. The notification includes the reset date for your limits and a link to set up a 30-day free trial of {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_pro_short %}. After the trial ends, you'll need a paid subscription to keep using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}.
 
 If you use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %} in a different IDE and reach the limits, an error message will appear in your editor. To continue, you can start a 30-day free trial of {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_pro_short %} in your {% data variables.product.github %} account settings. See [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/setting-up-github-copilot/setting-up-github-copilot-for-yourself#1-get-access-to-github-copilot).
 
 If you use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %} in {% data variables.product.prodname_mobile %} and reach the usage limits, you'll be prompted to upgrade to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_pro_short %} via an in-app purchase.
+
+## Next steps
+
+* To learn how to access {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free %}, see [Accessing {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free %}](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/managing-copilot-free/accessing-github-copilot-free).
+* To learn how to disable {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free %}, see [Disabling {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free %}](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/managing-copilot-free/disabling-github-copilot-free).

content/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/managing-copilot-free/accessing-github-copilot-free.md

@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+---
+title: Accessing GitHub Copilot Free
+shortTitle: Access Copilot Free
+intro: 'Learn how to access {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %} in your IDE, {% data variables.product.prodname_mobile %}, or {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom_the_website %}.'
+versions:
+  feature: copilot
+type: how_to
+topics:
+  - Copilot
+---
+
+There are a few ways to access {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %}.
+
+* {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %} and {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}
+* {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom_the_website %}
+* {% data variables.product.prodname_mobile %}
+* Other IDEs
+
+For more information about the features available in {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %}, see [About {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %}](/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/managing-copilot-free/about-github-copilot-free).
+
+## {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %} and {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}
+
+In {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %} and {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %} you can access {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %} directly from the editor.
+
+1. In the top right of {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %} or {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}, click **{% octicon "copilot" aria-hidden="true" %}**.
+1. In the sidebar, click **Sign up for {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %}**.
+1. If you have a {% data variables.product.github %} account, you will be prompted to sign in. If you don't have a {% data variables.product.github %} account, you will be prompted to create one.
+
+## {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom_the_website %}
+
+With {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %}, you can ask {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} questions within a chat interface on {% data variables.product.github %}.
+
+1. To access your personal dashboard once you're signed in, click the {% octicon "mark-github" aria-label="The github octocat logo" %} in the upper-left corner of any page on {% data variables.product.github %}.
+1. At the top of the dashboard, use the "Ask a question" box to start a chat with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}.
+
+## {% data variables.product.prodname_mobile %}
+
+You'll automatically get subscribed to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %} when you start a chat with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} in {% data variables.product.prodname_mobile %}.
+
+{% data reusables.copilot.chat-mobile-start-chat %}
+1. At the bottom of the page, use the "Ask {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}" box to start a chat with {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}.
+
+Alternatively, go to "Settings" in {% data variables.product.prodname_mobile %}, then under {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} settings, click **Get started for Free**.
+
+## Other IDEs
+
+To use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %} in other IDEs, you first have to activate {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %} in your {% data variables.product.github %} account settings.
+
+{% data reusables.user-settings.copilot-settings %}
+1. Click **Start using {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %}** to activate {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %} and open a conversation thread.
+1. Click **Use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} in other IDEs** and follow the instructions for your IDE.

content/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/managing-copilot-free/disabling-github-copilot-free.md

@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+---
+title: Disabling GitHub Copilot Free
+shortTitle: Disable Copilot Free
+intro: 'Learn how to disable {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %} in your IDE or {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom_the_website %}.'
+versions:
+  feature: copilot
+type: how_to
+topics:
+  - Copilot
+---
+
+{% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %} is automatically disabled when you have a paid subscription to {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_pro_short %}, or when you are granted a license through an organization or enterprise. If you want to disable {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %} without a paid subscription, you can do so in your IDE and in {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom_the_website %}.
+
+## Disabling {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %} in {% data variables.product.github %}
+
+You can disable {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %} in your {% data variables.product.github %} account settings. This will disable all features of {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %} on {% data variables.product.github %}.
+
+1. In the upper-right corner of any page, click your profile photo, then click **{% octicon "copilot" aria-hidden="true" %} Your {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}**.
+1. Under "Visibility", to the right of "Show {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}, select **Disabled** from the dropdown.
+
+## Disabling {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %} in your IDE
+
+You can partially or fully disable {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %} in JetBrains IDEs, {% data variables.product.prodname_vscode_shortname %}, {% data variables.product.prodname_vs %}, and XCode:
+
+1. Navigate to [AUTOTITLE](/copilot/managing-copilot/configure-personal-settings/configuring-github-copilot-in-your-environment).
+1. At the top of the page, select your IDE.
+1. At the top right of the page, under "In this article", select **Enabling or disabling {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_short %}**.
+1. Follow the instructions to disable {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %} in your IDE.

content/copilot/managing-copilot/managing-copilot-as-an-individual-subscriber/managing-copilot-free/index.md

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+---
+title: Managing Copilot Free
+shortTitle: Manage Copilot Free
+intro: 'Individual users can use {% data variables.product.prodname_copilot_free_short %} without a subscription, or disable it.'
+versions:
+  feature: copilot
+topics:
+  - Copilot
+children:
+  - /about-github-copilot-free
+  - /accessing-github-copilot-free
+  - /disabling-github-copilot-free
+---