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Connect GitHub Copilot CLI to your organization’s gateway. The wizard configures its models and optional MCP servers and Skills.

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Run setup

With GitHub Copilot CLI installed, install the setup tool, then run:
Sign in to your organization, choose the models recommended by your administrator and any MCP servers or Skills you need, then review and approve the changes. You can skip MCP servers and Skills. See the overview for the shared wizard walkthrough.
GitHub Copilot CLI setup wizard showing available models and the default model

Example model settings for GitHub Copilot CLI; use your organization's model IDs.

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Open GitHub Copilot CLI

Open a new terminal and launch GitHub Copilot CLI normally. Follow any remaining actions in the completion summary. If you selected MCP servers, check their connection status inside the agent and complete any sign-in prompts.

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Verify the connection

Select your configured model in a new conversation and ask: Reply exactly TFY-CHAT-OK. Do not use tools. Confirm that a response arrives without an authentication or model error. Then verify the request in the gateway. For manual configuration and advanced options, see the GitHub Copilot CLI integration guide.