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How to Redeem the Free Pluralsight Benefit with Visual Studio
Question details
The user is unable to redeem the included three-month Pluralsight subscription benefit associated with their Visual Studio subscription.
- Product
- Visual Studio
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Redeeming the free Pluralsight subscription benefit through a Microsoft Visual Studio account.
- Observed behavior
- The redemption process fails, and the user is unable to access the Pluralsight subscription benefit, prompting a need for Microsoft support assistance.
Ensure you have your Microsoft account login credentials and Visual Studio subscription details readily available, and verify that you do not already have an active Pluralsight account under the same email.
Verify Account Eligibility and Limitations
Check that your specific Visual Studio subscription tier includes the Pluralsight benefit and ensure your current Pluralsight account status isn't blocking the redemption.
The three-month Pluralsight benefit is only available to specific Visual Studio subscription levels (such as Visual Studio Enterprise or Professional). Furthermore, promotional benefits often cannot be applied to accounts that already have an active or previously redeemed Pluralsight subscription.
Navigate to the Visual Studio Subscriptions portal (my.visualstudio.com) and log in with the Microsoft account tied to your subscription.
Click on the 'Benefits' tab and look for the Pluralsight tile. If it is not visible, your subscription tier may not be eligible for this promotion.
If you are clicking 'Activate' and encountering an error on the Pluralsight page, try creating a completely new Pluralsight account, as existing accounts generally do not qualify for trial redemptions.
Contact Visual Studio Subscription Support
If account verification fails to resolve the issue, reach out directly to Microsoft's subscription support team to manually validate and activate your benefit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Pluralsight benefit missing from my Visual Studio portal?
The Pluralsight benefit is only available for certain active subscription tiers, such as Visual Studio Enterprise or Professional. If you have a standard or free Dev Essentials account that previously offered it, the promotion may have expired or been removed.
Can I apply the free Pluralsight benefit to my existing Pluralsight account?
Generally, no. These promotional benefits are intended for new users. If you attempt to activate the benefit using an email address that already has a Pluralsight history, the system may block the redemption.
How long does the Visual Studio Pluralsight benefit last?
Depending on your specific Visual Studio subscription tier and the current Microsoft promotional terms, the Pluralsight benefit typically grants access for one to three months.
