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GitHub Copilot: Authentication or License Error
Current Status: Major Outage
Last checked: 17m ago
What We're Seeing Right Now
No recent issues reported. If you're experiencing problems with GitHub Copilot, report below to help the community.
What is this error?
When GitHub Copilot rejects your authentication, your license, API key, or login credentials are invalid or expired. For dev tools, this often relates to subscription status or organization permissions.
Error Signatures
License expiredAuthentication failedInvalid tokenSubscription required401 UnauthorizedAccess deniedNot authorizedLicense validation failedCommon Causes
- Subscription expired or payment failed
- API key revoked or expired
- Organization removed your access
- SSO/OAuth token expired
- GitHub Copilot auth servers are down
✓ How to Fix It
- Check your subscription status on GitHub Copilot's dashboard
- Regenerate your API key or token
- Sign out and back in
- Check with your organization admin for permissions
- Verify billing information is up to date
- Check this page for auth service issues
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OperationalRecent Incidents
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my GitHub Copilot license not working?
Check your subscription status, payment method, and API key validity.
Is GitHub Copilot authentication down?
Check community reports below for login-related issues.
How do I renew my GitHub Copilot license?
Visit GitHub Copilot's billing page, update payment info, and reactivate if needed.