I am not able to create Azure DevOps new organization in free plan

Sushma Vankhede 0 Reputation points
2026-01-17T16:16:21.7533333+00:00

I am not able to create Azure DevOps new organization in free plan. I want to learn Azure DevOps

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  1. Pravallika KV 18,850 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-01-19T02:08:56.88+00:00

    Hi @Sushma Vankhede ,

    Thanks for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A.

    Since Azure DevOps now requires an active Azure subscription to create new organizations, this might be the reason you're facing issues. When you create your organization, it uses the Azure subscription to manage billing.

    Here are the steps you can follow to create an Azure DevOps organization:

    1. Sign in to Azure DevOps: Go to Azure DevOps and sign in.
    2. Create New Organization: Click on the “New organization” button.
    3. Fill in the Details: You’ll need to provide a name for your organization, choose its hosting geography, and select an Azure subscription for billing. Then, click “Continue.”

    Make sure to check that the Azure subscription you’re linking is active and that you adhere to the naming guidelines for your organization.

    Your new organization will include some free tier benefits, like the first five users being free with a Basic license and access to various Azure services. However, if you exceed the free limits, you will be charged on the linked Azure subscription.

    If you're still having trouble, here are some common issues to consider:

    • Ensure your Azure subscription isn't suspended or has billing issues.
    • If your company has policies in place with Microsoft Entra ID, it might restrict organization creation.

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    2026-01-17T16:16:29.7433333+00:00

    To create a new Azure DevOps organization under the free plan, follow these steps:

    1. Sign in to Azure DevOps: Go to the Azure DevOps website and sign in with your Microsoft account.
    2. Select New Organization: Click on the New organization button.
    3. Enter Organization Details: Provide a name for your organization, select the hosting geography, and choose an Azure subscription for billing, then click Continue.

    Make sure that your organization name adheres to the following guidelines:

    • Use only letters from the English alphabet.
    • Start with a letter or number.
    • Use letters, numbers, or hyphens after the initial character.
    • Keep the name under 50 Unicode characters.
    • End with a letter or number.

    If you encounter an error message stating that the specified name is not allowed, check to ensure you are following these guidelines.

    Once created, you can access your organization at https://dev.azure.com/{YourOrganization}. The free tier includes benefits such as the first five users free and various Azure DevOps services.

    If you continue to have issues, ensure that your Microsoft account is properly set up and that you are not facing any restrictions from your organization if you are using a work or school account.

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