Power Platform Developer License

Question

I want to get Power Platform Developer license, for that we need work or school account. I dont have that. i went to buy M365 licenece,again there in payment the address even if i typed correct address it is showing error , why everything is so complicated in Microsoft. I refreshed , cached, contacted my bank, typed exact address, removed special char it is still not validating. I just need power platform developer license to learn ,for that I spent half of my day to research . I dont know . Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hello @Sri Shanbagam K,

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A Community! 

Thank you for sharing the details of the issue. Based on the information you provided, it appears that you are encountering a problem while creating a new work or school account to use the Power Apps Developer Plan, and you are unable to complete the setup process. 

To help protect your privacy and keep your information secure, I will need to review a screenshot of the error message. Since the screenshot may contain personal or sensitive information, I have sent you a private message where you can safely provide the necessary details. Please check your private message by looking for the notification banner displayed above the title of the page, as shown in the sample screenshot below: 

When you respond, please take a full screenshot of the entire page while you are creating the account. This will allow me to see the whole process clearly and better understand where the issue is occurring. Having the complete view will help me investigate the problem more accurately and provide you with the most suitable guidance. 

Once you have shared the screenshot, I will review the details carefully and update you with the next steps. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated, and I am looking forward to your response so we can continue working together to resolve this issue.

Answer 2

To obtain a Power Platform Developer license, you indeed need a work or school account. Since you mentioned that you do not have one, you might consider creating a free account with Microsoft Entra, which allows you to become a low-code developer with Power Apps. This can be a good alternative to access the Power Platform Developer Plan without needing a paid Microsoft 365 license.

Regarding the payment issue you are experiencing, it could be related to various factors such as browser settings, payment method restrictions, or specific requirements for the address format. If you continue to face difficulties, I recommend reaching out to Microsoft support for assistance with the payment process.

In the meantime, you can explore the option of signing up for the Power Apps Developer Plan through the Microsoft Developer Program, which may also provide you with the necessary resources to start learning.

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References:

• Create a developer environment with the Power Apps Developer Plan
• About the Power Apps Developer Plan