Final answer:
To switch GitHub accounts in VSCode, use the Command Palette with Ctrl+Shift+P to sign out of the current account, then sign in with the new one following the on-screen instructions.
Step-by-step explanation:
To switch GitHub accounts in Visual Studio Code (VSCode), you'll need to sign out of the current GitHub account and sign in with the one you wish to use. Here's a step-by-step explanation:
- Open VSCode.
- Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Cmd+Shift+P on macOS) to open the Command Palette.
- Type 'Sign out' and select 'GitHub: Sign out'.
- After signing out, you can press Ctrl+Shift+P again and type 'Sign in' then select 'GitHub: Sign in' or 'GitHub: Sign in with browser'.
- You will then be prompted to sign in through the browser or enter your credentials directly in VSCode.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to authenticate the new GitHub account.
Once authenticated, you can continue your work in VSCode with the new GitHub account.