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).
Step 3: Click on download software and go to Student Software Catalog.
Step 4: Click on I was issued a verification code and enter the code you received:
Followed by clicking on Continue.
Click on Continue again.
Step 5: Again Click on Student Software Catalog -> Download Software -> Goto Student Software Catalog,
Step 6: Click on Microsoft Azure for Dreamspark.
Step 7: Click on Register.
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).
Step 9: Acknowledge with OTP and click on I agree -> Sign Up.
Step 10: Click on Start managing my services. This will take you to the Azure Management Portal.