Azure free-account credits for new users
Eligible new customers can try Azure with service credits. Account and payment verification are required; the offer excludes sovereign products such as Azure China.
CreditsUS$200 service credits
Who is eligible
- One free account per new customer.
- A phone number, an eligible payment card and a Microsoft or GitHub account are required; official regional eligibility applies.
How to claim
- Choose the Azure free-account option on the official site and complete verification.
- Review credits and free-service usage in the Azure portal.
Usage & billing conditions
- Credits exclude Marketplace purchases and sovereign clouds such as Azure China.
- After switching to pay as you go, usage beyond free allowances is billed.
Validity
Use within 30 days of free-account creation.
Validity follows your signup date or program rules; there is no common claim deadline.