How to verify if my Azure credits from the Startups Founders Hub benefits is activated?

Question

I applied for and got approved for the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub benefits. As part of that I redeemed the $5k Azure credits, and subsequently used the same email that I used to redeem to create a Azure account for my company.

However, upon registering my account I was asked to get into the Pay-as-you-go subscription. I thought the credits would show up in the account somewhere, but I don't see the 5k credits mentioned anywhere in the Azure portal.

I managed to find the Benefits section but it does not show any credits. How do I ensure that the credits have been correctly applied to my Azure subscription?

Asking because I'm not sure of the credits have properly linked to my account or not.

Answer 1

Hi Saurav Dhungana,

To ensure your Azure credits have been properly applied to your subscription, please sign in to the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub. On the Home page, look for an "Activate your Azure Account" button. If it's available, click it and follow the steps to complete the activation process. If the button is not visible, it likely means your Azure account has already been activated.

Next, confirm that your Azure subscription type is listed as "Sponsorship", which is required for the Microsoft for Startups credits to apply. If you accidentally created a Pay-As-You-Go subscription, the credits may not be applied automatically.

Refer to the doc, Azure Activation FAQs

If you do not see the correct credit balance in either the Azure portal or the Azure Sponsorships portal, it may be due to a synchronization issue within the Founders Hub. In such cases, or if you're unsure about the subscription setup, we recommend reaching out to Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub support for further assistance.

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