GitLens FAQ

Last updated: September 2026

Get answers to frequently asked questions about GitLens features, sign-in options, and GitKraken account integration.

What is GitLens Community vs GitLens Pro?

Learn about the differences between the two versions on the GitLens Community vs GitLens Pro page.

How Do I Sign In or Out of GitLens?

Sign In to GitLens

To sign in with your GitKraken account:

Click the GitLens icon in the sidebar.
Under GITKRAKEN ACCOUNT, select Sign In.

GitLens sidebar with sign-in option — Sign in from the GitLens sidebar

You can also sign in via the VS Code Command Palette:

Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P).
Type and select GitLens: Sign In to GitKraken....

VS Code Command Palette filtered to "GitLens: Sign" with the GitLens: Sign In to GitKraken command highlighted — Sign in using the command palette

Sign Out of GitLens

To sign out:

Open the Commit Graph (run GitLens: Show Commit Graph from the Command Palette).
Select the Account button (your avatar and plan badge) in the Commit Graph header, then select the Sign Out button in the popover.

The Commit Graph header's account menu open: the GitLens Pro plan header with its Send Feedback, Synchronize Status, Account Settings and ringed Sign Out buttons, above the signed-in account, the organization, and the AI and Integrations sections. — Sign out from the Commit Graph account popover

Or use the VS Code Command Palette:

Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P).
Type and select GitLens: Sign Out of GitKraken.

VS Code Command Palette filtered to "GitLens: Sign" with the GitLens: Sign Out of GitKraken command highlighted — Sign out using the command palette

How do I enable debug logging?

You can enable debug logging by opening the Command Palette (ctrl+shift+p or command+shift+p) and running the command GitLens: Enable Debug (Trace) Logging.

To view logs, open the Output Window (View > Output). The logs will be listed in the GitLens and GitLens (Git) channels. These channels can be toggled from the dropdown.

How can I export logs?

You can export logs using the actions in the overflow menu of the Output view.

Can GitLens or Visual Studio Code Work with a Proxy?

Yes. GitLens has no proxy setting of its own; it uses Visual Studio Code’s Http: Proxy settings (http.proxy and related settings). To open these settings, use the keyboard shortcut command/ctrl + ,. Then, search for http.proxy to see the related settings.

Does GitLens Support Git Submodules?

Yes. GitLens provides basic Git submodule support, including automatic discovery and tracking of submodules in your workspace. Submodules are distinguished with their own icons in sidebar views, and diffs correctly handle submodule pointer changes. GitLens detects superproject paths and tracks submodule status alongside your main repository.

How Do I Change the Language GitLens Displays In?

GitLens follows the Visual Studio Code display language and has no language setting of its own. Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese translations are available as experimental translations. Any text that is not yet translated appears in English.

To switch GitLens to one of these languages:

Install the Microsoft language pack for the language in Visual Studio Code.
Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P) and run Configure Display Language.
Select the language, then restart Visual Studio Code when prompted.

The gitlens.defaultDateLocale setting controls only how GitLens formats dates, not the language of the interface.

Can I Use My GitLens Paid License on More Than One Computer?

Yes. Your GitLens Pro license is tied to your email address, not a specific device. You can activate and use GitLens on multiple computers using the same account.

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