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### YamlMime:FAQ
metadata:
title: Set up Visual Studio with Azure DevOps FAQs
titleSuffix: Azure DevOps Services
description: Having problems installing Visual Studio, signing in, or handling an expired subscription? Learn answers to these frequently asked questions (FAQs).
ms.subservice: azure-devops-organizations
ms.assetid: 985fcb48-0d9e-44ef-811d-7178df1cb09b
ms.topic: faq
ms.author: chcomley
author: chcomley
ms.date: 03/11/2020
monikerRange: 'azure-devops'
title: Set up Visual Studio with Azure DevOps FAQs
summary: |
[!INCLUDE [version-eq-azure-devops](../../includes/version-eq-azure-devops.md)]
Learn the answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about setting up Visual Studio with Azure DevOps.
sections:
- name: General
questions:
- question: |
Why do I need to sign in?
answer: |
Your Visual Studio settings,
like automatic brace completion,
are saved with your profile.
These settings roam with your [personal Microsoft account](https://www.microsoft.com/account),
or your [work or school account](/azure/active-directory/fundamentals/sign-up-organization),
when you sign in to Visual Studio on any computer.
Sign in to Visual Studio during the 30-day
trial period for these benefits:
* Visual Studio Enterprise: Extend your trial for 90 days. When your trial expires,
learn [how to unlock Visual Studio](/visualstudio/ide/how-to-unlock-visual-studio).
* Visual Studio Express or Community: Continue to use this edition for free.
When you create your profile, you can also create an organization.
Learn more about [the benefits of signing in and creating a profile](/visualstudio/ide/signing-in-to-visual-studio).
<a name="cannot-sign-in"></a>
- question: |
Why can't I sign in?
answer: |
Sign in with a [personal Microsoft account](https://www.microsoft.com/account)
or a [work or school account](/azure/active-directory/fundamentals/sign-up-organization)
that's managed by Microsoft Entra ID.
<a name="vs-versions"></a>
- question: |
Which versions of Visual Studio can I use with Azure DevOps?
answer: |
> [!IMPORTANT]
> While previous versions of Visual Studio are compatible with Azure DevOps, it's a best practice to make sure you are on the latest update of that version and to use [supported versions](/visualstudio/productinfo/vs-servicing#older-versions-of-visual-studio) of Visual Studio whenever possible.
You can use the following versions:
* Visual Studio 2019
* Visual Studio 2017
* Visual Studio 2015
* Visual Studio 2013
* Visual Studio 2012
* Visual Studio 2010,
which requires [Service Pack 1](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=29082)
and [KB2662296](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2662296)
* Visual Studio 2008 SP1, which requires a [GDR update](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2673642)
To connect to Azure DevOps with Visual Studio 2008 through Visual Studio 2012:
1. Start Visual Studio.
2. From the **Team** menu or Team Explorer,
go to **Connect to TFS** > **Select Team Projects** > **Servers**.
3. Add your organization ({yourorganization}.visualstudio.com).
4. Select your project and prepare connection.
If you get connection errors, try choosing HTTPS as your protocol.
To connect to Azure DevOps with Visual Studio 2015 and later,
learn [how to connect to team projects](../projects/connect-to-projects.md).
- question: |
Can I use Visual Studio 2015 with Visual Studio 2013 and 2012 on the same computer?
answer: |
Yes, you can run all of these versions on the same computer.
- question: |
Can I use earlier versions of Visual Studio to connect to Azure DevOps?
answer: |
Yes, you can use Visual Studio 2013 or 2012. You can also use Visual Studio 2010,
but you need to install [Service Pack 1](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=34677)
and [KB2662296](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2662296) first. Or, use Visual
Studio 2008 SP1, with [this GDR update](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2673642).
Launch Visual Studio, and then connect to Azure DevOps
and select your project.
- question: |
My subscription expired. What do I do?
answer: |
Here's [how to unlock Visual Studio](/visualstudio/ide/how-to-unlock-visual-studio).
If you're having subscription problems,
try [Subscription Support](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/support/subscription-support-vs).
- question: |
I'm having problems installing or signing in to Visual Studio. How do I get help?
answer: |
Learn more about:
* [Installing Visual Studio](/visualstudio/install/install-visual-studio-2015).
* [Signing in to Visual Studio](/visualstudio/ide/signing-in-to-visual-studio).
* [Managing multiple user organizations](/visualstudio/ide/work-with-multiple-user-accounts).
Or contact [Visual Studio Support](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/support/support-overview-vs).
- question: |
Related articles
answer: |
- [Access with Microsoft Entra FAQ](faq-azure-access.yml)
- [Configure and customize organization FAQ](faq-configure-customize-organization.yml)
- [User and permissions management FAQ](faq-user-and-permissions-management.yml)