Azure Free Account Overview
The Azure Free Account provides a way for you to explore and start building on Microsoft Azure with no upfront cost. You get a certain amount of free services for 12 months, plus free access to popular services that are always free, and a credit to spend on any Azure service within the first 30 days.
What You Get
- 12 Months of Popular Free Services: Enjoy 12 months of free specific quantities of popular Azure services like virtual machines, storage, and bandwidth.
- Free Services: Access to a set of Azure services that are always free, up to certain limits, for as long as you have an Azure account.
- $200 Credit: Receive $200 in Azure credit to use within the first 30 days of signing up. This credit can be applied to any Azure service.
Key Benefits
- Explore Azure: Experiment with a wide range of Azure services without financial commitment.
- Learn and Develop: Perfect for students, developers, and small businesses to learn, build, and test applications.
- Scalability: As your needs grow, you can easily upgrade to a pay-as-you-go subscription to access more services.
Important Information
The Azure Free Account is designed for exploration and initial development. Once your 12 months of free services or your $200 credit expires, you will need to upgrade to a pay-as-you-go subscription to continue using Azure services. You will be notified before any charges are incurred.
Who is it for?
- Developers building new applications.
- Students learning about cloud computing.
- Small businesses testing the waters with cloud solutions.
- Anyone interested in exploring the capabilities of Microsoft Azure.
Getting Started
Signing up is straightforward. You'll need a Microsoft account and a phone number for verification. A credit card may be required for identity verification, but you won't be charged unless you choose to upgrade your account.
Create Your Free Azure Account