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Visual Studio Code

If you are a startup is backed by a VC, accelerator, incubator, or university in our Investor Network, you get access to free access to Visual Studio Code—a fast, lightweight, and extensible editor available across Windows, macOS, and Linux to help you build and debug applications efficiently.

If your startup is eligible for this benefit, it will appear in your Benefits page on the Microsoft for Startups program page within the Azure Portal.

To activate:

  1. Sign in to the Azure Portal
  2. Click on the to the Microsoft for Startups program page in the top right corner
  3. Navigate to the Benefits page on the left
  4. Look for the specific benefit (e.g., Visual Studio Code)
  5. You’ll see the benefit listed with an option to Redeem

Visual Studio Code Benefit FAQs

Who is eligible for the Visual Studio Code offer?
Available to anyone, no restrictions.

Do I need to pay anything for the Visual Studio Code offer?
No. Visual Studio Code is completely free.

What can I use Visual Studio Code for?

  • Web and cloud development
  • Debugging and testing
  • Extending functionality with plugins

Where do I get help for Visual Studio Code?
https://code.visualstudio.com/docs