If you're new to Azure Portal, or just want to sharpen your skills before you start using it for work, this guide will show you how to login and get started.
How to Login to Azure Portal
If you are new to Azure Portal, you need to create an account first. Once you have created your account, you can login to the portal using the following steps:
1. In your browser, go to azureportal.com.
2. On the home page, click Sign in.
3. Enter your email address and password into the appropriate fields, and then click Sign in.
4. If you are prompted to create a new password, enter a strong password and then click Create Password.
5. Click on My Account at the top of the page to view your account details or click on Portal at the top of the page to launch Azure Portal.
How to Update Your Azure Portal Profile
If you have an Azure Portal account and are using the portal to manage your Windows Azure services, then you may want to update your profile. You can do this by following these steps:
1. Log in to your portal.
2. In the top right corner of the portal, click Settings.
3. On the Settings page, under Account & Access Settings, click Profile.
4. In the Profile page, under Edit Profile, edit your profile information.
5. Click Update Profile to save your changes.
How to Create a New Azure Account
If you don't have an Azure account, sign up for a free trial at https://azure.microsoft.com/. Once you have an Azure account, follow these steps to create a new portal:
1. Click the New button on the top left of the main portal screen.
2. In the New Azure Portal dialog box, enter your login name and password (or sign in with your existing Microsoft account).
3. Select the regional Azure region you want to use for this new portal instance. You can later switch regions if needed.
4. Click Create to create your new portal instance.
5. The newly created portal appears in the list of portals on the left side of the screen. You can now start using it!
How to Access Your Account Settings
If you have lost your Azure Portal login credentials, you can reset them by following these steps:
1. Sign in to your account at azure.com.
2. Click on the My Account button in the header of the home page.
3. Click on the Settings icon in the left-hand column, and then select Account Settings from the menu that appears.
4. Enter your login credentials and click on Save. If you have not yet created an account, enter your email address and create a new account using the instructions that appear.
5. On the left-hand side of the Account Settings page, under Personal Details, click on Reset Password. Enter your old password and confirm it by clicking on Reset Password again.
6. You will be redirected to a confirmation page where you will need to click on Activate Password to activate your new password.
How to Access Your Files and Documents
If you are using Azure Portal to manage your files and documents, you can access them using your corporate account credentials.