# GitHub Enterprise managed settings in GitHub Copilot for JetBrains

- Product: GitHub (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/github)
- Vendor: GitHub
- Date: 2026-08-18
- Original notes: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-08-18-enterprise-managed-settings-in-github-copilot-for-jetbrains
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/github/releases/2026-08-18-enterprise-managed-settings-in-github-copilot-for

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GitHub Copilot for JetBrains now supports enterprise managed settings for plugin governance, MCP server access, OpenTelemetry, and permission modes. Administrators can now apply consistent controls fo…

- **added** — Support enterprise managed settings for plugin governance in GitHub Copilot for JetBrains
- **added** — Support enterprise managed settings for MCP server access in GitHub Copilot for JetBrains
- **added** — Support enterprise managed settings for OpenTelemetry in GitHub Copilot for JetBrains
- **added** — Support enterprise managed settings for permission modes in GitHub Copilot for JetBrains
- **added** — Allow administrators to apply consistent controls for GitHub Copilot governance across JetBrains IDEs