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Sign Out of GitHub Copilot in Cursor

A step-by-step guide to properly sign out of GitHub Copilot and manage your Copilot integration in Cursor.

Quick Sign Out Method​

Tip: This is the recommended way to sign out of GitHub Copilot in Cursor.

  1. Open Cursor
  2. Access Command Palette (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + P)
  3. Type "GitHub Copilot: Sign Out"
  4. Confirm sign out when prompted

Alternative Methods​

1. Through Settings​

  1. Open Cursor Settings
  2. Navigate to Extensions
  3. Find GitHub Copilot
  4. Click "Sign Out" or "Manage Account"

2. Manual Token Removal​

Warning: Only use this method if the standard sign-out options aren't working.

  1. Access Cursor's application data: 
    Windows: %APPDATA%\Cursor
    macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Cursor
    Linux: ~/.config/Cursor
  2. Remove Copilot authentication files:
    • Delete copilot credentials
    • Clear token cache

Verification Steps​

1. Confirm Sign Out​

  • Copilot icon shows signed out state
  • No more suggestions appear
  • Authentication prompt on next use

2. Check Integration Status​

  • Verify extension status
  • Confirm no active sessions
  • Test suggestion features

Common Issues​

1. Sign Out Problems​

  1. Clear application cache
  2. Restart Cursor
  3. Check network connection
  4. Verify GitHub account status

2. Persistence Issues​

  1. Remove extension completely
  2. Clear all related data
  3. Reinstall if necessary

Best Practices​

1. Account Management​

  • Regular authentication review
  • Keep track of active sessions
  • Update credentials periodically

2. Security​

Tip: Always sign out of GitHub Copilot when using shared devices or when you're done with your work session.

  • Sign out on shared devices
  • Remove unused integrations
  • Monitor authorized applications

3. Troubleshooting​

  • Document error messages
  • Check GitHub status
  • Maintain backup settings

Additional Tips​

1. Before Signing Out​

  • Save any pending work
  • Complete active suggestions
  • Close ongoing sessions

2. After Signing Out​

  • Verify removal of credentials
  • Check other connected devices
  • Update workspace settings

Workspace Cleanup​

Tip: Consider cleaning up your workspace settings after signing out to ensure a fresh start when you sign in again.

Cleanup Steps​

  1. Remove Copilot-specific settings
  2. Clear suggestion history
  3. Reset any custom configurations
  4. Update workspace settings files

Last Updated: April 2025

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