Search for **Azure Free Trial** in any browser

Click on the first link with the domain address - [azure.microsoft.com](//aws.amazon.com/console)

On the landing page click on the **Free account** button on the top right side

**Build in the cloud with an Azure free account** page will open, click on the **Start free** button

**Microsoft Sign-in** wizard will open, enter your email in the text input field and click on the **Next** button

**Note:** You can sign in with your existing Microsoft account or click on the **Create one!** link to create a new account

**Create your Azure free account** wizard will open, enter your details in the **Your profile** form 

Scroll the page, enter your **Email address**, **Phone** in text input field and click on the **Text me** button to verify your **Phone number**

Enter the **Verification code** received on the Phone number and click on the **Verify code** button

Scroll the page, checkbox the Terms and Conditions and click on the **Next** button

Enter your **Credit/Debit** card details for identity verification 

**Why does Microsoft Azure need your Billing Information during sign-up?**

Microsoft Azure requires your billing information during sign-up primarily for verification, payment, fraud prevention, billing management, and compliance purposes. This information helps verify your identity, facilitates charging for the resources you consume, prevents fraudulent activities, manages your billing effectively, and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Scroll the page to enter your Address, City, State, Postal Code and click on the **Sign up** button

Enter the **OTP (One Time Password)** sent to you via SMS or email to complete the transaction and click on the **Submit** button

**Note:** When signing up, Microsoft Azure charges users 2 INR for those in India and 1 USD for users in other countries.

Microsoft Azure charges users based on their respective regions and currencies. For users in India, Microsoft Azure typically bills in Indian Rupees (INR), whereas for users in other countries, billing is typically in United States Dollars (USD).

You will be redirected to the Microsoft page then, click on the **Sign up** button

**You're ready to start with Azure** wizard will open, click on the **Go to Azure portal** button 

**Quickstart center** wizard will open, In the **Navigating the Azure portal & your free account** section and click on the **Start** button

You have successfully signed in into **Microsoft Azure Portal**

Congratulations on registering for your Microsoft Azure account and completing the lab successfully! Well done!

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This guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating a Microsoft Azure account.

Creating Microsoft Azure Account