Im not able to find Q-Developer in my AWS Access portal

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When Im accessing the Q-Developer from vscode followed all the instructions as given to setup the IDE Im getting following error
its  WINDOWS Laptop

when I goto --> https://amzn.awsapps.com/start/#/?tab=applications

I cant see my Q-developer

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2025-10-14 13:45:03.844 [error] Unable to find c:\Users\zmirza\.vscode\extensions\amazonwebservices.amazon-q-vscode-1.99.0\dist\src\auth\sso\vue\favicon.ico
2025-10-14 13:45:04.186 [error] API response (oidc.us-east-1.amazonaws.com /token): {
  name: 'AccessDeniedException',
  '$fault': 'client',
  '$metadata': {
    httpStatusCode: 400,
    requestId: '24a9583a-546e-49bf-9ed3-846f2da0a55e',
    extendedRequestId: undefined,
    cfId: undefined
  },
  error: 'access_denied',
  error_description: 'Access denied',
  reason: null,
  message: 'UnknownError'
}
2025-10-14 13:45:04.232 [error] ssoSetup encountered an error: Error: Failed to connect to IAM Identity Center [FailedToConnect]
     -> AccessDeniedException: Access denied
2025-10-14 13:45:04.232 [error] webviewId="aws.amazonq.AmazonCommonAuth": Error: Webview error
     -> Error: Webview backend command failed: "startCodeWhispererEnterpriseSetup()"
     -> Error: Failed to connect to IAM Identity Center [FailedToConnect]
     -> AccessDeniedException: Access denied
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re:Post Agent · Accepted Answer

Based on the error message you're seeing, it appears you're encountering an authentication issue with Amazon Q Developer in VS Code. The "AccessDeniedException: Access denied" error typically occurs when you aren't subscribed to Amazon Q Developer Pro.

To check if you're subscribed to Amazon Q Developer Pro:
1. Sign in to your AWS access portal (https://amzn.awsapps.com/start)
2. Go to the "Applications" tab
3. Look for the "QDefaultProfile" application

If you don't see the "QDefaultProfile" application in your AWS access portal, then you're not subscribed to Amazon Q Developer Pro. In this case, you would need to contact your administrator to subscribe you to the service.

you mentioned this? Who is my administrator how do I find their details?

If you've recently added the Q Pro subscription, be aware that there might be a delay in activation. It can take up to 24 hours for the subscription to become active after being added to a user or group.

For the free tier of Amazon Q Developer, you can use your AWS Builder ID to sign in (no AWS account required). The VS Code extension supports this authentication method as well.

Make sure you're using the correct credentials when logging into the Amazon Q extension - either your IAM Identity Center credentials (for Pro) or your AWS Builder ID (for free tier).  
**Sources**  
[Troubleshoot Amazon Q Developer authentication errors in IDE | AWS re:Post](https://repost.aws/knowledge-center/amazonq-developer-authentication-errors)  
[Amazon Q Developer Pro is not accessible from VS Code Extension | AWS re:Post](https://repost.aws/questions/QUBtX8kYK4TQm3bqxMRxAAOQ/amazon-q-developer-pro-is-not-accessible-from-vs-code-extension)  
[What is Amazon Q Developer? - Amazon Q Developer](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/amazonq/latest/qdeveloper-ug/what-is.html)

Im not able to find Q-Developer in my AWS Access portal

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