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Getting Started with Azure: Creating Your First Account on the Azure Portal
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Introduction
Cloud computing is transforming how we build and deploy applications. Microsoft Azure is one of the leading cloud platforms, offering services for hosting, storage, AI, and more. But before you can explore its powerful features, you need an account.
In this post, I’ll walk you through the simple steps to create your first Azure account using the Azure Portal.
Step 1: Go to the Azure Portal
- Open your browser and navigate to https://portal.azure.com.
- You’ll see the Azure sign-in page with options to sign in or create a new account.
Step 2: Click on “Create an Account.”
- Select “Create one!” If you don’t already have a Microsoft account.
- You can use an existing email (Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook) or create a new Outlook email.
Step 3: Enter Your Details
- Provide your name, email, and password.
- Verify your email address with a code sent to your inbox.
Step 4: Add Security Information
- Enter your phone number for identity verification.
- Choose your country/region.
Step 5: Provide Payment Information
- Azure requires a credit/debit card for verification, but you won’t be charged for the free trial.
- Microsoft offers $200 free credit for the first 30 days and access to free services for 12 months.
Step 6: Agree to Terms and Finish
- Review the Microsoft Azure agreement.
- Click Sign Up to complete the process.
🎯 What You Get After Signing Up
- Access to the Azure Portal Dashboard.
- $200 in free credits to explore services.
- Free tier services like Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and Azure Blob Storage.
Conclusion
Creating an Azure account is the first step toward unlocking the world of cloud computing. With your account ready, you can start experimenting with virtual machines, databases, and serverless apps. In my next post, I’ll show you how to deploy your first web app on Azure.
💡 Engagement Prompt:
Have you tried creating an Azure account before? What was your first project after signing up?
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