GitHub Copilot is an account-linked service that sits on top of your GitHub account. You need to enable it (via subscription or educational benefits) to use it. Given below are the steps:

• Sign up for a GitHub Account, if you don't have one yet.
• Fill in your billing information
  • Go to the billing information for your GitHub account.
  • Fill in only your billing information (Payment method and other details are not required).
    
  • Click on Save billing information to save.
• Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). You can skip this step if you have already done so.
  • Go to the Two-factor authentication page for your GitHub account.
  • Click on Enable two-factor authentication.
  • Open the Microsoft Authenticator App on your phone.
  • Tap the scan QR code button at the bottom right.
    
  • Scan the QR code displayed on the GitHub page.
  • Complete the remaining setup steps.
  • You should see the following page when 2FA is enabled.
    
• Link your university email to GitHub (for Education benefits).
  • Go to the emails settings page in GitHub account.
  • Add your university-issued email under the Add email address field.
  • Verify your email using the link sent to your inbox.
  • Once verified, you will see your school email in the list of emails.
• Apply for GitHub Education benefits
  • Go to the GitHub Education page.
  • Click on Start an application.
  • Select your role as Student.
  • Choose university as your school (e.g., National University of Singapore).
  • Follow the instructions and complete the application form.
  • Once your application is approved, it will show that you have a current student coupon applied.

Contributors: Norbert Loh (@NorbertLoh )