Signing into 'GitHub' is my real big problem

To sign in to GitHub from Microsoft products like Visual Studio or other apps, use these approaches depending on what you see on the sign-in screen:

1. If there is a “Sign in with GitHub” button:
   • Select Sign-in options on the Microsoft sign-in page.
   • Choose Sign in with GitHub.
   • You are redirected to GitHub to complete sign-in and then back to the Microsoft product.
2. If there is no “Sign in with GitHub” button:
   • Enter the email address associated with the GitHub account that was linked to the Microsoft account.
   • Microsoft looks up the account and redirects to GitHub for sign-in, or sends a verification code to that email if the product cannot access GitHub.com directly (for example, some consoles or apps).
   • Enter the verification code to complete sign-in.
3. If the GitHub and Microsoft accounts are already linked:
   • After linking, the GitHub identity becomes a sign-in method for the Microsoft account.
   • When signing in with the email address, Microsoft may offer:
     • Sign in with the Microsoft account password, or
     • Sign in via GitHub.
4. If sign-in keeps failing or GitHub password is forgotten:
   • Reset the GitHub password at Reset your password.
   • Or recover the GitHub-linked Microsoft account by entering the GitHub email at Recover your account.
5. If Visual Studio specifically has trouble adding or re-authenticating a GitHub account:
   • Ensure Visual Studio is running under the same Windows user that should own the GitHub sign-in (check devenv.exe in Task Manager → Details).
   • If needed, remove and re-add the GitHub account:
     • In Visual Studio, select the profile icon (top-right) → Remove account for the GitHub account, then add it again.
     • Or go to File > Account Settings..., find the account under All Accounts, select Remove, confirm, then add it again.
   • If issues persist, report a problem from Visual Studio as suggested in the documentation.

References:

• Signing in to Visual Studio subscription(s) with your GitHub account
• Link your GitHub account and Microsoft account
• Add your GitHub accounts to your Visual Studio keychain