why i cant use claude

[gusitogo]

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Copilot in GitHub

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my Subscribed copilot max, and i cant use claude opus and sonnet? why?

[santhoshkannan-dev]

If you have GitHub Copilot Max, you actually do have full access to premium models like Claude. If they aren't showing up in your model selector, it is usually due to one of three quick reasons:

1. You are using "Agent Mode" (Claude Code)
   If you are trying to delegate multi-step tasks to third-party agents, Claude models operate under a specific option. Make sure you have Claude Code or the Anthropic agent selected in your IDE rather than the standard chat dropdown.

2. Extension is Outdated or Needs a Re-login
   Sometimes your IDE extension doesn't register a plan upgrade automatically.

Completely Sign Out of GitHub inside your IDE (VS Code, JetBrains, etc.).

Update your GitHub Copilot extension to the latest version.

Sign back in to refresh your subscription token.

3. Check your Regional Availability

Anthropic models are sometimes restricted or experience delayed rollouts via GitHub's servers depending on your current location or IP. Check your Copilot settings directly at github.com/settings/copilot to see if there are any specific policies or model switches you need to toggle on your profile page.

[gusitogo]

thanks ,its becuz of my ip address

[farhan2t24]

If you're subscribed to GitHub Copilot Max but can't select Claude Opus or Claude Sonnet, first check that you're signed in with the GitHub account that has the Copilot Max subscription.

If the subscription is active and the models still aren't available, try:

Refreshing or signing out and back into GitHub/Copilot.
Updating your editor (if you're using VS Code or another IDE) and the GitHub Copilot extension.
Checking the GitHub Status page for any ongoing Copilot issues.

If none of those help, it's likely an account or rollout issue, and contacting GitHub Support would be the best next step.

[gusitogo]

thanks ,its becuz of my ip address