After Aproved student github developer pack by microsoft and while going to create resources it showsing that Token validation failed and iam unable to acess .

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After Aproved student github developer pack by microsoft and while going to create resources it showsing that Token validation failed and iam unable to acess . please help me out

Answer 1

Hi @ K RAVI KUMAR,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A Platform.

It sounds like you're experiencing a "Token validation failed" error when trying to create resources after being approved for the GitHub Student Developer Pack by Microsoft. This issue can often be related to the verification process or access restrictions for your Azure for Students subscription.

Here are some steps you can take to resolve this issue:

1. Verify Your GitHub Account: Make sure that you are signing into Azure using your GitHub user ID and not your email address. If your school email is used, ensure that it is verified.
2. Check Subscription Eligibility: Ensure that you meet all eligibility criteria for the Azure for Students Starter program, as outlined here.
3. Try to Re-authenticate: Log out of your Azure account and log back in using your GitHub account. This can sometimes refresh your session and resolve token issues.
4. Ensure Resource Access: Check that your GitHub Student benefits have been correctly activated. Visit the GitHub Education page to confirm you have activated the Azure benefit.
5. Contact Support: If the problem persists, consider reaching out to Azure for Education support for assistance with your account.

Hope this helps you get back on track! If you still run into issues, let me know!

References

• Azure for Students Starter Offer
• GitHub Student Developer Pack
• Azure for Education Support

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Answer 2

It seems you are encountering a token validation error when trying to create resources after being approved for the GitHub Developer Pack by Microsoft. This type of error often occurs due to issues with the access token being used. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:

1. Check Token Validity: Ensure that the access token you are using is valid and has not expired. You can decode the token using jwt.ms to check its claims, including the aud (Audience) and iss (Issuer).
2. Audience Claim: Make sure that the aud claim in your access token matches the expected audience for the resource you are trying to access. If you are using a Microsoft Graph access token, it should be directed to a Microsoft Graph resource.
3. Correct Token Acquisition: Ensure that you are acquiring the correct access token for the resource you are trying to access. The scope parameter used when requesting the token should correspond to the resource you want to interact with.
4. Key Discovery: If your application is unable to validate the token due to a missing key identifier (kid), ensure that your application is configured to retrieve the correct public key from Microsoft Entra ID. Use the appropriate key discovery endpoint based on your application type.
5. Permissions: Verify that your application has the necessary permissions granted to access the resource. You may need to check the permissions in the Azure portal or through the Microsoft Entra admin center.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider checking for more specific error messages or logs that may provide additional context about the failure.

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References:

• Troubleshoot access token signature validation errors
• IDX10501 Signature Validation Errors in Microsoft Entra ID applications