1 - Account creation process

1. First go to https://azure.microsoft.com and click "Free Account"
   
    
    
2. Click on "Start for Free"
   
    
   
   
3. Azure will request you to login through the Microsoft platform. Unless you have an existing account with Microsoft that you want to link click on "Create a New Microsoft Account"
   
   
   
   
4. Enter an email address and password for your account
   
    
    
5. Microsoft will send you a confirmation code by email address. Enter the code to confirm your account.
6. Azure will then ask you for additional identification details
   
    
   
   
7. A phone confirmation will be required
   
    
   
   
8. Azure will also ask you for your credit card details. No charges will be incurred until you actually decide to use the service.
   
    
    
9. Finally click on signup to finalise your account
   
    
   
   
10. After signing up you will land in a waiting zone while your account gets finalised. Click on Get Started to access your account.
    
     
    
    
11. Microsoft will then propose you some training sessions. If you want to skip this step simply click on My Account at the top of the page.
    
    
    
    
12.  Finally click on Access Azure Portal.