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### YamlMime:FAQ
metadata:
title: Questions and answers to support getting started
titleSuffix: Azure DevOps
ms.topic: faq
ms.custom: seodec18
description: FAQs to support getting started using the hosted cloud offering and on-premises offering of Azure DevOps
ms.technology: devops-new-user
ms.assetid: 50CA182B-D305-41A9-8C8F-9EA80A89ED3C
ms.author: chcomley
author: chcomley
ms.date: 02/08/2022
monikerRange: '<= azure-devops'
title: FAQs about signing up and getting started
summary: |
[!INCLUDE [version-lt-eq-azure-devops](../includes/version-lt-eq-azure-devops.md)]
Signing up for Azure DevOps is now easier than ever - it's a two-minute process. See the following frequently asked questions (FAQs), which contain links for getting started.
sections:
- name: Ignored
questions:
- question: How do I sign up for the cloud?
answer: |
- [Sign up and get started in Azure DevOps Services - a two-minute process](../organizations/accounts/create-organization.md).
- You can also sign up and get started with only a single service in Azure DevOps:
- [Azure Pipelines](../pipelines/get-started/pipelines-sign-up.md)
- [Azure Repos](../repos/get-started/sign-up-invite-teammates.md)
- [Azure Boards](../boards/get-started/sign-up-invite-teammates.md)
- question: How do I get started on-premises?
answer: |
::: moniker range=">= azure-devops-2019"
- Download and install [Azure DevOps Server](https://azure.microsoft.com/services/devops/server/)
::: moniker-end
::: moniker range="<= tfs-2018"
- To get started with an on-premises instance, download and install the [latest version of TFS](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/).
- [Configure the installation](/azure/devops/server/install/get-started), which creates a default collection.
- If you need to create a project, [create one on-premises](../organizations/projects/create-project.md).
- If you don't have access to the project, [get invited to the team](../organizations/security/add-users-team-project.md).
- If it's your first time connecting to a project, see [Connect to a project](../organizations/projects/connect-to-projects.md).
::: moniker-end
- question: How do I connect with a client tool?
answer: |
Go to one of the following pages to download a version of Visual Studio or client tool plug-in that supports connecting to a project:
- [Visual Studio](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/)
- [Eclipse/Team Explorer Everywhere](/previous-versions/azure/devops/java/download-eclipse-plug-in)
- [Android Studio with the Azure DevOps Services Plugin for Android Studio](/previous-versions/azure/devops/java/download-android-studio-plug-in)
- [IntelliJ with the Azure DevOps Services Plugin for IntelliJ](/previous-versions/azure/devops/java/download-intellij-plug-in)
- [Visual Studio Code](/previous-versions/azure/devops/java/vscode-extension)
- question: How much does Azure DevOps cost?
answer: |
See the following links for pricing:
- [Azure DevOps Services pricing](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/devops/azure-devops-services/)
- [Azure DevOps on-premises pricing](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/devops/on-premises/)
- [Azure Pipelines only pricing](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/devops/azure-pipelines/)
- question: How do I share code?
answer: |
See about [sharing code](roles.md#software-developers).
- question: How do I track work?
answer: |
See [Plan and track work](../boards/get-started/plan-track-work.md).
- question: What do I do as an admin?
answer: |
See [Administrator roles](roles.md#administrator-roles).
- question: What client-server compatibility issue are there?
answer: |
See [Requirements and compatibility](/azure/devops/server/requirements).
- question: Can stakeholders who don't use Visual Studio participate on our team?
answer: |
Yes. You can provide access to Stakeholders who have no client access license for the following activities:
- **Stakeholder access**: This view allows anyone on your team to check project status and provide feedback. Stakeholders can [track project priorities and provide direction, feature ideas, and business alignment to a team](../organizations/security/get-started-stakeholder.md).
To grant Stakeholders access, add them to the [Stakeholder access group](../organizations/security/change-access-levels.md).
- **Provide feedback**: To allow your Stakeholders to provide feedback, you must [grant them specific permissions](../project/feedback/give-permissions-feedback.md).
- question: Are there other clients that connect to Azure DevOps?
answer: |
Yes. You can connect to a project from one of the following clients:
- [Excel](../boards/backlogs/office/bulk-add-modify-work-items-excel.md) (requires Azure DevOps Office Integration add-in)
- [Project Professional](/previous-versions/azure/devops/reference/tfs-ps-sync/synchronize-tfs-project-server)
- [Azure Test Plans](/previous-versions/jj635157(v=vs.140))
- [Test & Feedback extension (previously called the Exploratory Testing extension)](../test/provide-stakeholder-feedback.md)
- [Microsoft Feedback Client](../project/feedback/give-feedback.md)
- For TFS 2017 and later versions, you can [install the TFS Process Template editor from the Visual Studio Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=KarthikBalasubramanianMSFT.TFSProcessTemplateEditor). You can use this version of the Process Editor to modify the old-style work item forms. You can't use it to edit forms associated with the [new web forms](../reference/process/new-work-item-experience.md).
- For TFS 2015 and earlier versions, you can install [TFS Power Tools](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=TFSPowerToolsTeam.MicrosoftVisualStudioTeamFoundationServer2015Power). TFS Power Tools provide enhancements, tools, and command-line utilities that support increased productivity.
::: moniker range="tfs-2017"
> [!NOTE]
> Native support for integrating TFS with Project Server is deprecated for TFS 2017. However, synchronization support is provided by a third party. See [Synchronize TFS with Project Server](/previous-versions/azure/devops/reference/tfs-ps-sync/sync-ps-tfs) for details.
> Test Manager is deprecated for TFS 2017.
> You can also find several open-source clients that have been added to [Marketplace extensions](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com). For example, you can install extensions to Visual Studio that support additional features:
::: moniker-end
::: moniker range=">= tfs-2017"
> [!NOTE]
> Team Foundation Server Power Tools is deprecated for TFS 2017 and later versions.
::: moniker-end
- question: Why can't I connect to a project?
answer: |
See [Troubleshoot connection](troubleshoot-connection.md).
- question: Related articles
answer: |
- [Essential services](services.md)
- [Client-server tools](tools.md)
- [Software development roles](roles.md)
- [Azure DevOps Support](https://developercommunity.visualstudio.com/spaces/21/index.html)
- [Live chat](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/support/#talktous) (English only)