Launch PhpStorm, select , choose JetBrains Account , and log in using the credentials you just created. 4. Step-by-Step: Applying as an Open Source Contributor
Choose to authenticate your student status instantly. Renew your status annually as long as you remain a student. Open Source Project Maintainers
This program is a masterclass in ecosystem marketing. Students learn PHP using the best-in-class tool (PhpStorm) while becoming fluent in Git and GitHub workflows. By the time they graduate and need to purchase a commercial license, the cost is justified by the immense productivity gains they have internalized.
For commercial use, a paid license is required. JetBrains operates on a subscription-based model. github phpstorm license
Once you have your PhpStorm license activated, connecting it to your GitHub account streamlines your version control operations. Step-by-Step GitHub Account Connection
Update your GitHub account password or regenerate your GitHub Personal Access Token (PAT). Ensure your PAT has the repo , read:org , and gist scopes enabled. Educational License Not Showing Up
: You must be a full-time student (13+ years old) in an accredited program lasting at least one year. How to Claim Get your student status verified on GitHub Education JetBrains Student Pack page and select the "Authorize with GitHub" option. Launch PhpStorm, select , choose JetBrains Account ,
Free educational and open-source licenses are valid for exactly .
You must be currently enrolled in a degree or diploma-granting course of study.
Once you have your active PhpStorm license, linking your GitHub account directly inside the IDE unlocks features like repository cloning, pull request management, and GitHub Copilot integration. Step-by-Step Integration Renew your status annually as long as you remain a student
Choose to open your browser and authorize the IDE, or select Log In with Token... if you prefer using a GitHub Personal Access Token (PAT).
: Verified students and faculty members can often access the entire JetBrains suite for free, a benefit frequently bundled within the GitHub Student Developer Pack .
JetBrains will recognize your GitHub student status and prompt you to activate your free educational license pack. For Open-Source Maintainers
for free using your GitHub account, you have two primary routes: the GitHub Student Developer Pack (for students) and the Open Source Development License
: The license is tied to you personally. You can install it on multiple computers (like a desktop and a laptop), but you are the only one authorized to use that specific license. 4. Linking GitHub to PhpStorm