VSTS
When you first launch Visual Studio 2015, you can sign in and connect to VSTS.
If you have already gone through Visual Studio sign in, or you are using Visual Studio 2017, then learn how to connect to your VSTS from the Team Explorer window.
Once connected, you can store or share code in free, unlimited, private, cloud-based Git repositories or Team Foundation version control. Organize and manage your work using Agile tools for DevOps, continuous integration, and continuous delivery so your team can build often, test early, and ship faster.
To set up Visual Studio without VSTS, learn how to get started here. To host your own server, learn how to install and set up Team Foundation Server.
VSTS is free for up to 5 users with access to Basic features and for unlimited Visual Studio subscribers and Stakeholders who can access limited features. Learn what else you get with VSTS. If you want, you can also use VSTS with any IDE or code editor, like:
- Eclipse, Android Studio, or IntelliJ
- Xcode (see Git or TFVC)
- Visual Studio Code
How do I set up Visual Studio 2015 for VSTS during sign in?
Download and install Visual Studio, if you don't have the version you want already. Which versions can I use with VSTS?
If you have a Visual Studio subscription that includes the Visual Studio IDE, get the version that's available with your subscription.
Start Visual Studio, then sign in to create your profile.
This profile saves your settings and roams with you when you sign in to Visual Studio on any computer. Why else should I sign in? If you're a Visual Studio subscriber, use the sign-in address for your subscription.

Enter your sign-in address, then enter your password.
Add your Visual Studio profile details. You only have to do this once.

Give your VSTS account a name, and confirm its location.

How can I create a VSTS account later or change its location?
Create your first team project to store your code, work items, backlog, builds, tests, and other assets. Name your team project, select a process to organize your work, and choose the version control to manage your code.

Not sure which to choose? Learn which process and version control (Git or Team Foundation Version Control) work best for you.
If you're a new Visual Studio user, you can change your settings here, or change them later in Visual Studio options.

These changes are saved with your profile, and your settings roam with you wherever you sign in.
To view your new VSTS account, sign in to
https://{youraccount}.visualstudio.com.
Next
Add code to Git or Team Foundation version control
Create your backlog to organize your work, manage your process, or customize your process
Q & A
Visual Studio
Q: Why sign in?
A: Your Visual Studio settings, like automatic brace completion, are saved with your profile. These settings roam with your personal Microsoft account, or your work or school account, 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.
- Visual Studio Express or Community: Continue to use this edition for free
When you create your profile, you can also create a VSTS account.
Learn more about the benefits of signing in and creating a profile.
Q: Why can't I sign in?
A: To create a profile and save your settings, you'll need to sign in with a personal Microsoft account or a work or school account that's managed by Azure Active Directory.
Q: Which versions of Visual Studio can I use with VSTS?
A: You can use:
- Visual Studio 2017
- Visual Studio 2015
- Visual Studio 2013
- Visual Studio 2012
- Visual Studio 2010, requires Service Pack 1 and KB2662296
- Visual Studio 2008 SP1, requires GDR update
To connect to VSTS with Visual Studio 2008 through Visual Studio 2012
- Start Visual Studio.
- From the Team menu or Team Explorer, go to Connect to Team Foundation Server > Select Team Projects > Servers.
- Add your VSTS account ({youraccount}.visualstudio.com).
- Select your team project, and finish connecting.
If you get connection errors, try choosing HTTPS as your protocol.
To connect to VSTS with Visual Studio 2015 and later, learn how to connect to team projects.
Q: Can I use Visual Studio 2015 with Visual Studio 2013 and 2012 on the same computer?
A: Yes, you can run all these versions on the same computer.
Q: My subscription expired. What do I do?
A: Here's how to unlock Visual Studio. If you're having subscription problems, try Subscription Support.
Q: I'm having problems installing or signing in to Visual Studio. How do I get help?
A: Learn more about:
Or contact Visual Studio Support.
VSTS
Q: How can I create a VSTS account later?
A: Learn how to sign up for VSTS.
Q: Why won't my browser work with VSTS?
A: This might happen if you're using an unsupported browser. For the best experience, please check that you're using a supported browser.
Q: I don't remember my VSTS account name (URL). Where can I find it?
A: Sign in to your Visual Studio profile to find your account list.
Q: What happens if I forget my password?
A: You can recover your Microsoft account password here or your work or school account password here, if your organization turned on this feature. Otherwise, contact your Azure Active Directory administrator to recover your work or school account.
Q: Can I change my VSTS account location?
A: Yes, for a better experience, you can change your account's location during signup so that your account is closest to most users.

Your account's default location is selected based on the closest Microsoft Azure region where VSTS is available.
Q: How do you store, secure, and protect my data?
A: VSTS re storage features to make sure your data is available in case of hardware failure, service disruption, or data center disasters. Also, the VSTS to protect data from accidental or malicious deletion.
We follow industry best practices, and have enterprise-grade security measures to help protect your code and project data. Also, all communication between your computer and the service takes place over an encrypted HTTPS connection. Learn how VSTS secures and protects your data.
Q: Do I still own my code and intellectual property? What do you do with my personal information?
A: Yes, your code and your IP are yours. Please review our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Q: Where can I find the VSTS
A: You can find them here: [VSTS rosoft.com/en-us/support/legal/sla/visual-studio-team-services/v1_2)
Q: Can I change my VSTS account name (URL) or owner?
A: Yes, if you have at least Basic access, you can do this in your account settings. Learn how to:
Q: Can I delete a VSTS account that I don't need anymore?
A: Yes, see Delete or recover your VSTS account.
Q: How do I get help or support for VSTS?
A: Try the VSTS forum or VSTS Support.