A lot of models missing from copilot in vs code

[MrMaxwell27]

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Today I noticed most of high-end models like claude sone 4.5 are missing from my copilot in vs code. I've already tried reinstalling the extension and relogging in. Nothing helps. All my setting in copilot are enabled too.
I have personal copilot pro subscription

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[DevFoxxx]

Hi @MrMaxwell27, this sounds like a synchronization issue between your Pro subscription and the VS Code extension. Since you've already tried re-logging, try these steps:

• Check VS Code Version: Ensure you are on the latest stable version. Sometimes high-end models require the latest Copilot Extension (Pre-release version). Try switching to the 'Pre-release' version in the Extensions tab.
• Sign out of GitHub globally: Don't just log out of Copilot; sign out of your GitHub account from the Accounts icon (bottom left) in VS Code entirely, restart the IDE, and sign back in.
• Policy Check: Go to your GitHub Copilot Settings on the web and double-check if 'Claude 3.5 Sonnet' is explicitly enabled under the "Models" section.

If none of this works, it might be a temporary rollout issue on GitHub's side for certain regions!

[av-bw]

they said they have took out the models to make copilot for all the students accessable, meaning we can not use opus4,6 or 4,5 anymore. this is HORRIBLE, and anybody who use other models, would agree on, that other models have
nothing to compare with opus model. WORST DECISION EVER, and if students couldn't use it and update the model, or build stuff, who will??

[DevFoxxx]

@av-bw this change (as of March 12, 2026) only affects the GitHub Copilot Student Plan.
Manual selection of high-end models like Claude Opus/Sonnet has been restricted for students to manage resources, but they remain fully available for Copilot Pro (personal) and Business subscribers.
If you're on the Student plan, you'll need to use 'Auto' mode or upgrade to Pro to regain manual control. For Pro users still missing them, it's likely just a sync or extension update issue.
Also, remember you can always use Claude directly via their official website if you need those specific models for your logic and architecture planning!