change email Azure in Azure startup?

Question

I create microsoft startup account and created Azure account ,,, How can I change email Azure in Microsoft startup ? in steps please

Answer 1

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To change the email address associated with your Azure account that's linked to your Microsoft for Startups account, you need to go through a few important steps. Microsoft ties Azure accounts and access to email identities (usually Microsoft Accounts or Azure Active Directory identities), so changing the email isn't as simple as editing a field you usually need to add a new owner/admin and transfer resources if needed.

What You’re Trying to Do:

You created a Microsoft for Startups account and linked it to an Azure account (likely via an email). Now you want to change the email associated with Azure.

Steps to Change Azure Email in Microsoft for Startups

Step 1: Add the New Email to Azure Subscription

Go to the Azure Portal.

Search for "Subscriptions" in the top search bar.

Select your current subscription (usually "Azure Sponsorship" or "Azure for Startups").

In the left menu, go to "Access control (IAM)".

Click "+ Add" > "Add role assignment".

Choose "Owner" as the role.

Under "Select members", type the new email address (must be a Microsoft account or AAD user).

Click "Review + assign".

This gives the new email full control of the Azure subscription.

Step 2: Sign in with the New Email

Sign in to Azure Portal using the new email.

Make sure you see the same subscription in your account. If not, use the Directory + Subscription filter (top-right of the portal) to switch.

Step 3: Remove Old Email (Optional)

• Repeat Step 1 but choose the old email address and click Remove in the IAM section. Step 2: Sign in with the New Email
  • Sign in to Azure Portal using the new email.
  • Make sure you see the same subscription in your account. If not, use the Directory + Subscription filter (top-right of the portal) to switch.

Step 4: Update Microsoft for Startups Portal (if needed)

If you want Microsoft for Startups to recognize your new Azure email, contact support:

Visit Microsoft for Startups support.

Fill out the contact form with:

Your company info

  Old and new email addresses
  
     Request to **change the primary email linked to Azure**
     
     Wait for confirmation from their team.
     

⚠️ You can’t update this directly — Microsoft must do it from their side if the startup program is already active.

Notes:

Billing and Sponsorships are tied to subscriptions, not just email — so transferring ownership is safer than creating a new subscription.

• You can have multiple owners/admins on a single Azure account.

N/B: I have generated the above answer using co-pilot as an AI tool. Also I have validated and updated the AI output.

I hope these helps. Let me know if you have any further questions or need additional assistance.

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