🌟 How to Create an Azure Free Account in 2025 🌟

📝 Introduction

If you are looking to create an Azure free account, you might face an issue where Indian phone numbers are not being accepted for verification. This can be a roadblock, but there is a simple workaround: you need to create a new Microsoft account using an email like abcd@outlook.com. Once the new Microsoft account is created, you can proceed with the Azure free account registration.

In this blog, we will guide you step by step to create an Azure free account successfully. 🚀

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🔹 Step 1: Create a New Microsoft Account

Since Indian numbers are not being accepted, follow these steps to create a new Microsoft account:

1. Go to 🌍 Microsoft Signup Page.
2. Click on 🆕 Create one! under the sign-in box.
3. Enter a new email address, preferably an Outlook email (e.g., abcd@outlook.com). You can also choose Get a new email address if you don’t have one.
4. Set a strong password and click Next.
5. Enter your First Name and Last Name.
6. Choose your Country/Region and Date of Birth, then click Next.
7. Complete the CAPTCHA verification.
8. Skip or complete phone number verification (if prompted and possible).
9. 🎉 Once done, your new Microsoft account is ready to use!

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🔹 Step 2: Sign Up for an Azure Free Account

After creating the Microsoft account, follow these steps to create your Azure free account:

1. Visit the 🔗 Azure Free Account Page.
2. Click on 🚀 Start for Free.
3. Sign in using the newly created Microsoft account (abcd@outlook.com).
4. Fill in the required details:
   • 🌍 Country/Region: Choose an available country where verification is possible.
   • 👤 Name: Enter your full name.
   • 📧 Email: Your new Outlook email will be auto-filled.
5. 📱 Phone Verification:
   • If your Indian number is not accepted, try using a different number (such as a friend's or an international number).
   • Alternatively, use virtual phone number services that work with Microsoft verification.
6. 💳 Identity Verification with Credit/Debit Card:
   • Enter your credit/debit card details (Azure does not charge for free accounts, but card verification is required).
   • Microsoft will make a small transaction (₹2 or equivalent) for validation, which will be refunded.
7. ✅ Agree to the Microsoft Agreement and click Sign Up.
8. 🎊 Once the verification is complete, you will have access to the Azure portal.

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🔹 Step 3: Explore Azure Free Services

Once your account is active, you get 💰 $200 free credit for 30 days and access to various free-tier services for 12 months, including:

• 🖥️ Virtual Machines
• 📦 Blob Storage
• 📊 Azure SQL Database
• 🤖 AI & Machine Learning Services

To explore the free services:

1. Go to the 🔗 Azure Portal.
2. Use the Azure Marketplace to deploy free-tier resources.
3. 🚀 Start experimenting with Azure services!

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🏁 Conclusion

Creating an Azure account is simple, but Indian users may face issues with phone verification. By using a new Outlook email and an alternative phone number, you can successfully create your Azure free account. Follow the steps mentioned and start leveraging Azure’s cloud services for free!

🌟 Happy Cloud Computing! 🚀

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