This article will explain to you how to begin an Azure free trial. The Azure free account will explain to you the basics of the service, but you will still be able to use it to your advantage. There are more features if you start paying Microsoft and upgrade your membership to pro. If you don’t require all of the features, the free account is for you.
Azure gives you access to the world of cloud computing, which is critical for certain businesses. It also provides free services primarily for small and medium-sized businesses, but in order to utilize them, you must first register an Azure free account. This article will explain to you how to take advantage of the service for free!
How to start an Azure free account?
To start an Azure free account, you can follow these steps:
- Go to the Azure website: https://azure.com
- Click on the “Free account” button on the top right corner of the page.
- Sign in with your Microsoft account or create a new one.
- Provide your personal information and billing details.
- Enter a valid phone number and complete the verification process.
- Once your account is created, you can start using Azure services with a $200 credit for the first 30 days.
Note: The free account includes a limited quantity of some services and you may incur charges if you exceed the usage limits.
What do I get after signing up?
After signing up for an Azure free account, you will get access to a variety of Azure services with a $200 credit that can be used within the first 30 days. This credit can be used to try out various services, such as virtual machines, storage, and databases. Additionally, you will get access to a number of free services, such as:
- 750 hours of Azure B1S virtual machine
- 5 GB of Azure storage
- Azure Cosmos DB with 400 RU/s and 5 GB storage
- Azure Functions with 1 million requests and 400,000 GB-s of resource consumption
- Azure App Service with 1 web, 1 function, and 1 GB storage
- Azure Container Instances with 1,800 vCPU-s and 7,200 GB-s of memory
- Azure DevOps with 1,800 minutes of pipeline and 1,800 minutes of hosted build minutes
Keep in mind that some services may have usage limits, and you may incur charges if you exceed those limits.
How do I cancel my subscription?
To cancel your Azure free subscription, you can follow these steps:
- Sign in to the Azure portal: https://portal.azure.com
- Click on the “Billing” button on the left sidebar.
- Click on the “Subscriptions” tab.
- Select the subscription that you want to cancel.
- Click on the “Cancel subscription” button at the top of the page.
- Review the information and click on the “Cancel subscription” button to confirm the cancellation.
Please note that once you cancel your subscription, you will no longer be able to use the Azure services and any associated resources will be deleted. You may also be charged for any resources that you have used beyond the $200 credit.
It’s also worth checking if you have any active reservations or commitments, as well as checking the end dates of any free trials.
If you have any doubts or issues, you can contact Azure support for further assistance.