Introduction: This article will help you get a free Azure account, via Dreamspark (using Dreamspark keys).
Requirements
- Internet Connectivity
- Browser
- Any Microsoft account (Outlook / Hotmail / live ID)
- Dreamspark Keys
Step 1: Login to www.dreamspark.com.
Step 2: Go to Students -> Click on Sign in. Sign in with your Microsoft account (outlook/live/Hotmail).
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Step 3: Click on download software and go to Student Software Catalog.
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Step 4: Click on I was issued a verification code and enter the code you received:
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Followed by clicking on Continue.
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Click on Continue again.
Step 5: Again Click on Student Software Catalog -> Download Software -> Goto Student Software Catalog,
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Step 6: Click on Microsoft Azure for Dreamspark.
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Step 7: Click on Register.
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Step 8: Sign up filling your contact number on Home phone and Mobile number. Select any option for getting the OTP (make sure you are not doing any changes other than that).
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Step 9: Acknowledge with OTP and click on I agree -> Sign Up.
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Step 10: Click on Start managing my services. This will take you to the Azure Management Portal.
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