faq-set-up-vs.yml

### 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)