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Microsoft offers a free trial of Azure that provides you with access to a wide range of services and features for 12 months, along with a credit of $200 to spend during the trial period. Here are the steps to get a free Azure subscription:
- Go to the Azure free account page at https://azure.microsoft.com/free/ and click on the "Start free" button.
- Sign in with your Microsoft account, or create a new account if you don't have one (see below for details).
- Enter your personal information (Your Profile, including your personal number for verification) and a valid credit card number. Microsoft requires a credit card for account verification purposes only, and will not charge you during the free trial period.
- Agree to the terms and conditions, and click "Sign up" to create your Azure account.
- Once you have created your account, you can start using Azure services immediately. You can access the Azure portal by going to https://portal.azure.com and signing in with your Azure account.
- Monitor your usage during the trial period to ensure you do not exceed the free credit of $200. If you exceed the free credit, your account will be disabled until you upgrade to a paid subscription.
That's it! You now have access to a free Microsoft Azure subscription that you can use to explore and experiment with the platform's features and services.
To create a free Microsoft account, you will need a personal email (e.g., gmail.com, hotmail.com, outlook.com, [your Internet Service Provider email].com, etc.). Refer to create-new-outlook-email for creating a new email account with Microsoft Outlook. Refer to create-a-new-microsoft-account.