Enable Premium AI Models in GitHub Copilot

Common Issue: Premium Models Not Visible

If you can't see premium models like Claude Sonnet 4 in your GitHub Copilot extension, the most common cause is organizational-level restrictions that are enabled by default.

Step 1: Access GitHub Copilot Extension Settings

1. Open Visual Studio Code
2. Go to the Extensions panel (Ctrl+Shift+X)
3. Find the GitHub Copilot extension
4. Click the gear icon next to the extension
5. Select Extension Settings or look for Account Preferences

Step 2: Check Account Preferences

In the extension settings, you need to ensure you're signed in with an account that has premium model access enabled:

1. Look for account selection options
2. Make sure you're using an account that doesn't have premium models disabled
3. If you have multiple GitHub accounts, try switching between them

Step 3: Configure GitHub Copilot Features

The key step is to visit your GitHub Copilot features settings:

1. Navigate to: https://github.com/settings/copilot/features
2. Review the model availability settings
3. Look for Claude Sonnet 4 and other premium models
4. Ensure they are not blocked or disabled

Step 4: Organization-Level Settings

If you're part of an organization, premium models might be disabled at the organizational level:

• Personal accounts: You have full control over model access
• Organization accounts: Check with your organization admin
• Enterprise accounts: May require policy changes by administrators

Step 5: Verify Model Access

After making changes:

1. Restart Visual Studio Code
2. Open the GitHub Copilot chat or inline suggestions
3. Look for model selection options
4. Verify that Claude Sonnet 4 and other premium models are now available

Additional Troubleshooting Tips

Update Your Extensions

Ensure you have the latest version of:

• GitHub Copilot extension
• GitHub Copilot Chat extension
• Visual Studio Code itself

Check Your Subscription

Verify your GitHub Copilot subscription status:

• Go to GitHub Billing Settings
• Ensure your Copilot subscription is active
• Check if you have access to premium features

Clear Extension Cache

Sometimes clearing the extension cache can resolve issues:

1. Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P)
2. Run "Developer: Reload Window"
3. Sign out and sign back into GitHub Copilot

Common Error Messages

When to Contact Support

If you've followed all steps and still can't access premium models, consider:

• Contacting GitHub Support
• Checking GitHub Community forums
• Reaching out to your organization's IT department
• Getting help from Industrial Hypertext's development team

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Related Resources

• AI-Powered Development Department Services
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