How can I link my account to my Azure Founders account?

Question

I need detailed instruction on how to link my account with my Azure Founders account.

Answer 1

To link your account to your Azure Founders account, you typically need to sign in using your GitHub credentials if you are using GitHub for authentication. Here are the steps to do so:

1. Sign in to Azure: Use your GitHub account to sign in to your Azure Founders account. When you do this, GitHub will request permission to share your profile information with Microsoft.
2. Grant Permission: If you agree, GitHub will share your email addresses and profile information, which will be used to check if you have an existing account with Microsoft. If you don’t have one, an account will be created for you.
3. Manage Accounts: Remember that your GitHub account and Microsoft account are separate. Changes made to one account (like changing the password) do not affect the other. You can manage both accounts in your account management page under the Security tab.

If you encounter any issues, check the support page for further assistance.

Answer 2

Hi Kevin J,

Thanks for contacting Microsoft Q&A forum

To link your account with your Azure Founders account, follow the steps outlined below

1. Sign in to the Founders Hub: Go to Founders Hub.
2. Use the email address associated with your Founders Hub invitation.
3. Linking Your Account: If you received an invitation email as part of the Azure Sponsorship, follow the specific instructions provided in that email to accept the offer and link your account.
4. Visit the Founders Hub home page and click on Activate your Azure Account.
5. Follow the instructions to link your Microsoft account and complete the registration process. Ensure you are signing in with the correct email address associated with your Azure account to avoid any issues.
6. Activating Your Sponsorship: If you're entitled to an Azure Sponsorship offer, you should have received an email with your Account ID. Follow the instructions in that email to activate your Azure Sponsorship offer.
7. Check Your Balance and Usage: You can also monitor your Azure Sponsorship balance and usage by visiting the Azure Sponsorships Portal.

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