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Azure Accounts

Get Started with Azure Accounts

In this lesson, you will learn how to create and manage Azure accounts and subscriptions, which are essential for using Azure services.

Creating an Azure Account

To create and use Azure services, you need an Azure subscription. When completing Learn modules, a temporary subscription is often created for you in an environment called the Learn sandbox. For your own applications and business needs, you will need to create a personal Azure account.

Signing Up for an Azure Account

You can sign up for an Azure account in several ways:

  • Azure Website : Sign up directly on the Azure website.
  • Microsoft Representative : Purchase access through a Microsoft representative.
  • Microsoft Partner : Obtain access through a Cloud Solution Provider partner, which offers complete managed-cloud solutions for Azure.

If you are new to Azure, you can start with a free account on the Azure website. This free account includes access to 20 Azure products for 12 months, additional products that are always free, and a $200 credit for the first 30 days.

Azure Free Account

The Azure free account provides:

  • Free Access to Popular Products : Available for 12 months.
  • $200 Credit : Use within the first 30 days.
  • Always Free Products : Access to more than 25 products that are always free.

To sign up, you need a phone number, a credit card for identity verification (no charges until you upgrade), and a Microsoft or GitHub account.

Azure Free Student Account

For students, Azure offers a free student account, which includes:

  • Free Access to Certain Services : Available for 12 months.
  • $100 Credit : Use within the first 12 months.
  • Free Developer Tools : Access to various software development tools.

The student account does not require a credit card to sign up.

Managing Azure Subscriptions

Once you have an Azure account,…