Does VS Code Have SSO/SAML?
By ToolVS Research Team ยท Last checked April 1, 2026
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NO
VS Code itself does not have SSO/SAML. Settings sync uses Microsoft or GitHub accounts.
What We Found
We checked this in April 2026 and here's what we found โ VS Code is a local editor that doesn't require authentication. Settings Sync uses Microsoft or GitHub accounts. For VS Code in web/remote environments, authentication depends on the hosting platform (GitHub Codespaces uses GitHub auth).
Limitations
- โ ๏ธ No built-in SSO/SAML
- โ ๏ธ Settings sync uses Microsoft/GitHub accounts
- โ ๏ธ Remote environments have their own auth
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does VS Code have sso/saml on mobile?
Since VS Code doesn't fully support sso/saml on desktop, mobile support is not available either. Consider alternatives listed above if this feature is important to you.
Is sso/saml available on VS Code's free plan?
VS Code doesn't offer sso/saml on any plan currently. This applies to both free and paid tiers.
What are the best alternatives to VS Code for sso/saml?
For sso/saml, consider Cursor. These tools offer this feature and may better suit your needs. Check our comparison pages for detailed side-by-side analysis.
About this check: We verify feature availability by reviewing official documentation, testing the product directly, and monitoring changelog updates. Information was last verified on April 1, 2026. Features and pricing may have changed since our last check.Our methodology โ