Obtain an Azure subscription

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To use Azure, you must have an Azure subscription. There are several ways to procure an Azure subscription. You can obtain an Azure subscription as part of an Enterprise agreement, or through a Microsoft reseller or Microsoft partner. Users can also open a personal free account for a trial subscription.

Things to know about obtaining an Azure subscription

Review the following ways to obtain an Azure subscription and consider which options would work for your organization.

Procurement option Description
Enterprise agreement

Any Enterprise Agreement customer can add Azure to their agreement by making an upfront monetary commitment to Azure. The commitment is consumed throughout the year by using any combination of the wide variety of cloud services Azure offers.
Microsoft reseller

Buy Azure through the Open Licensing program, which provides a simple, flexible way to purchase cloud services from your Microsoft reseller. If you already purchased an Azure in Open license key, activate a new subscription or add more credits now.
Microsoft partner

Find a Microsoft partner who can design and implement your Azure cloud solution. These partners have the business and technology expertise to recommend solutions that meet the unique needs of your business.
Personal free account

Any user can sign up for a free trial account. You can get started using Azure right away, and you won't be charged until you choose to upgrade.