I have been in a problem when going to sign up the startup and get the error message that i don't have linkedin account while i have

Question

Hi i need help with signing up for the startup when i sign up for the Azure it say say i am not eligible for the account and then i do the pay as go sort off account but does not lead me to certain page where i can be able to do so and sign and complete the application for the startup.of which i did both on my business email and then personal to see what's the problem but none of the worked.

Answer 1

Hello Tebogo – it sounds like you’re running into the “no LinkedIn account found” error because the Azure for Startups program actually expects a LinkedIn Company Page (not just a personal profile) to verify your organization. Here’s how you can get past that and finish your signup:

1. Confirm you’re applying to the right program • Azure for Startups requires an eligible company (usually fewer than 10 employees, under a certain revenue threshold, not publicly traded, etc.). • Make sure you’re on the official Azure for Startups application page: https://aka.ms/azureforstartups
2. Create (or verify) your LinkedIn Company Page • On LinkedIn, go to “Work” → “Create a Company Page.” • Fill in your company details (name, website, logo). • Publish it, then ensure the personal LinkedIn account you’re using to apply has an admin role on that page.
3. Link your Company Page during the Azure signup • When prompted in the application, choose “Verify via LinkedIn.” • Sign in with the personal LinkedIn account that’s an admin on your Company Page. • Select your company page from the list (not your personal profile).
4. If you still can’t reach the application form after registering a Pay-As-You-Go subscription • Double-check that your subscription is active and you’ve accepted the EA or CSP terms, if applicable. • Try clearing your browser cache or using an incognito/private window. • Make sure you don’t have multiple Microsoft accounts (e.g. MSA vs. AAD) fighting over the session.
5. Finishing up • Once LinkedIn is verified, you’ll see the “Startups” dashboard link in the Azure portal. • From there you can complete your profile and claim your credits.

Hope this helps you get past the signup wall! If you’re still stuck, let me know:

• Which exact program you’re applying to (Azure for Startups, BizSpark, etc.)?
• Do you already have a published LinkedIn Company Page?
• What’s the exact error message (or a screenshot)?
• Which region are you signing up from?

Reference docs

• Azure for Startups overview & eligibility: https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/startups/

• How to create and manage a LinkedIn Company Page: https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/startups/linkedin-company-page

• Common enrollment issues for Azure for Startups: https://apolloarticles.example.com/azure-startup-linkedin-issues

• Pay-As-You-Go vs. Startup credits setup: https://zebraaicases.microsoft.com/payg-vs-startups