Get Started with Your Azure Free Account
Welcome to Azure! This guide will walk you through setting up your Azure Free Account, giving you access to popular services and credits to explore the power of the cloud.
Why Azure Free Account?
The Azure Free Account provides:
- Free access to popular services for 12 months.
- $200 credit to use within the first 30 days.
- Access to over 25 services that are always free.
Steps to Get Started
1. Create Your Azure Free Account
Visit the Azure Free Account sign-up page. You'll need a Microsoft account and a phone number for verification.
Sign Up for Free2. Explore Popular Free Services
Once your account is active, you can start using a wide range of services. Here are a few popular ones:
- Virtual Machines: Run Windows and Linux virtual machines in the cloud.
- App Service: Build, deploy, and scale web apps quickly.
- Azure SQL Database: A fully managed relational database service.
- Storage: Store and access your data with highly available, secure, and scalable cloud storage.
Learn more about services included in the Free Account.
3. Utilize Your Free Credit
Your $200 credit can be used for any Azure service within the first 30 days. Track your usage to make the most of it.
Read tips on managing your credit.
4. Learn and Build
Azure offers extensive documentation, tutorials, and learning paths to help you build your next application or solution.
Next Steps
Ready to start building? Dive into the Azure portal and begin your cloud journey!
Go to Azure PortalCommon Questions
What happens after 12 months? After 12 months, you'll be able to upgrade to a pay-as-you-go subscription. Your free services will stop if you haven't upgraded, but your data will be preserved for 30 days.
Can I cancel anytime? Yes, you can cancel your Azure subscription at any time.