| | Free PhpStorm? | How to get it | |--------------------------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | Open-source project on GitHub | ✅ Yes (if approved) | Apply via JetBrains Open Source program | | GitHub Student Pack user | ✅ Yes | Claim through GitHub Student Developer Pack | | Regular GitHub user (no special role) | ❌ No | Buy license from JetBrains or use free trial/EAP | | GitHub employee | ✅ Possibly (internal) | Not available to public |

Once logged in, you will see your GitHub avatar in the Version Control settings. To test:

Once you have a license, PhpStorm integrates beautifully with GitHub:

Wait for approval. Approval can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days. 2. Connect Your GitHub Account to JetBrains