May 26, 2025 · 1 min read · Justin Trantham

How to fix login issues with Github Copilot

Can't log into GitHub Copilot? Here's a quick fix.

How to fix login issues with Github Copilot

Steps to fix

Without Photos

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  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + P to open the Command Palette.

  2. Type "Export Profile" and select Export Profile from the list.

  3. Click New Profile.

  4. Name the profile, then click the ✔︎ (check mark) to save it.

  5. Confirm the profile now shows as Active in the status bar.

  6. Done your profile is exported and set as the active one. Profit!

With Photos

Press CRTL + Shift + P

Search Export Profile

Export Profile Button

Export Profile Button

Click New Profile

New Profile

New Profile

Name your profile then Click the Check Mark to set the new profile as active

New profile Active

New profile Active

Profit!

Next step

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