Phone number verification failed during sign up

Question

Hi,

I am trying to create a free account, and it asks me to enter my phone number for verification. I have a Malaysian phone number, so I select the country code for Malaysia (+60). However, when I enter my phone number, it automatically adds a dash like this: 1-42345678, when it should be 1X-XXXXXXX. This prevents the system from validating my phone number. Could you please me resolve this issue

Answer 1

Hi zaidfaiz05,
To resolve issues related to phone validation during the Azure account creation process, we recommend the following steps:

1.Try Using a Mobile Device: Some customers have resolved their issues by trying the same process from a smartphone browser. If you haven't already, consider using your mobile device to see if that helps.

2.Check Phone Number Requirements: Ensure that the phone number you are using for verification meets the necessary requirements. Note that Voice-over-IP (VoIP) numbers cannot be used for this process. Make sure your phone can receive calls or SMS messages from a United States-based number, and double-check the phone number you entered, including the correct country code.

3.Troubleshooting Resources: For detailed troubleshooting steps, please refer to this guide: Troubleshoot Azure Sign-Up.

4.Contact Customer Support: If you continue to experience issues, we recommend contacting Microsoft Support directly. You can find the customer service phone numbers specific to your country here: Global Customer Service Phone Numbers. When you speak with a representative, inform them that you are unable to validate your phone number, and they will create a support ticket and escalate your case to the Azure Subscription/Account Review team.

5.Creating a Support Ticket: Alternatively, you can create a support ticket through the Azure portal by following these instructions: Create Azure Support Request. If you have access to a different tenant, you can also create a support ticket from there.

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