Monday, 5 November 2018

Step-by-Step Guide to Setting up a Windows Azure Free Trial

Microsoft Azure offers a free 30-day trial period to all new account holders.
Go to https://www.azure.com and click the green “Start free” button.

How to Create up a New Microsoft Azure Account
Next, click another “Start free” button.

How to Create up a New Microsoft Azure Account
If you already have an account with Microsoft, for example, Office 365, you’ll be prompted to log in.

How to Create up a New Microsoft Azure Account
When you log in, some of your details may already be there.

How to Create up a New Microsoft Azure Account
Follow the prompts to verify your account by phone (I used SMS).

How to Create up a New Microsoft Azure Account
You’ll also need to supply a valid credit card. Prepaid credit cards won’t work — you’ll need a “normal” credit or debit card. There is no charge involved with the setting up of a trial account. Microsoft just wants to see your card to verify your identity. There will be, however, a record for a $0 transaction on your bank statement. In my bank it looks like this:

How to Create up a New Microsoft Azure Account
Next – tick “I agree” and click “Sign Up.”

How to Create up a New Microsoft Azure Account
Within a few seconds, your account will be ready.

How to Create up a New Microsoft Azure Account
That’s it! Your Microsoft Azure account has been created.
To continue, click the “My Account” link at the top right corner or go straight to the Microsoft Azure Portal: https://portal.azure.com/





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