Creating an Azure Account

To get started with building applications on Azure, you need an Azure subscription. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to create an Azure account.

Steps to create an Azure account

1. Go to the Azure portal.

2. Click on the "Create a Free Account" button.

3. Fill in your details like email, password, country, etc.

4. Enter your credit card information for validation purposes only. You will not be charged.

5. Agree to the terms and conditions, and click on the "Create Account" button.

6. You will be redirected to a page where you need to verify your identity by entering a code that was sent to your email address.

7. Once your identity is verified, you will be directed to the Azure portal dashboard.

Examples and Use Cases

An Azure account is required for anyone who wants to use Azure services. Here are some examples of Azure services that you can use once you have an Azure account:

• Deploy and manage virtual machines in the cloud
• Build and host web applications
• Store and manage data in the cloud
• Create and manage databases
• Develop and deploy mobile applications
• Analyze and process large data sets

Important Points

• Creating an Azure account is free, but some services may require payment.
• You can use your account to access all Azure services.
• You can create multiple Azure subscriptions within your account.
• Your account can be managed by multiple users.
• Azure provides robust security features to protect your data and applications.

Summary

In this guide, we have shown you the steps to create an Azure account. Once you have an Azure account, you can access a wide range of Azure services to build, deploy, and manage your applications in the cloud.