Incoherent Azure credits dashboard on Startup Founders Hub

Question

The Azure credits panel used in the Startups Founders Hub portal dashboard is not being updated and does not match the cost monitoring link. What should I trust?

The dashboard shows 0 USD usage. The link shows 600 USD.

How does it work?

Answer 1

Hello Fabio Filocomo,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A,

Two Separate Systems Tracking Usage

1. Founders Hub Dashboard:
   1. Shows your startup credits allocation (e.g., $2,000)
   2. May update usage data infrequently or with delay
   3. Sometimes shows “0 USD used” even when actual usage has occurred
2. Azure Cost Management + Billing (Portal):
   1. Shows real-time, accurate Azure spend
   2. Tracks actual billable resource usage
   3. Reflects usage against your linked subscription, regardless of credit type

You should trust Azure Cost Management as the authoritative source.

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