A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)
Artifact Signing verification successful, but Azure remains “Action Required”
Individual publisher verification completed in the browser, and the AU10TIX Verified ID card exists in Microsoft Authenticator. Authenticator briefly reported an error. Azure still shows “Action Required,” and reopening the verification link says “This…
Artifact Signing
zero data retention, security and data privacy in azure open ai
How does Azure Open AI implement ZDR model, what security measure or data privacy controls ensure that customer prompts, responses and sensitive information are not stored, exposed or used to train ai models
Azure OpenAI in Foundry Models
An Azure service that provides access to OpenAI’s GPT-3 models with enterprise capabilities.
AI answer
How to re-enable my temporary disabled Azure subscription due to past due
I am having an issue with paying my past due which was delayed but my last successful payment was made on 6/14/2026. I am trying to make the payment from Azure portal but i am been told that "I can't pay this invoice in the portal. Please contact…
Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
Can business verification be completed later, after joining Microsoft for Startups without a registered company?
I'm building a B2B software product for small businesses in Hungary and want to join Microsoft for Startups (no investor code). My business is not registered yet; I plan to register it in the coming months, as a sole proprietorship (Hungarian egyéni…
Azure | Azure Startups
Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.
Not able to finalize corporate Identity Validation in Artifact Signing: "You need permission"
Echoing the issue that other colleagues experience as well: We are not able to complete Identity Validation of our company within Artifact Signing: When clicking the verification link it redirects to credentials.microsoft.com/verify/noPermission with the…
Artifact Signing
A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)
Can a UK sole trader use Azure Artifact Signing Organisation/Public Trust validation?
I am a UK sole trader, trading under a business name. AppsCetera is my software brand; the business is not a limited company. We are registered for VAT I want to use Azure Artifact Signing to sign Windows desktop applications, including a Zoom plugin DLL…
Artifact Signing
A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)
Artifact Signing organization verification: "You need permission" due to Entra tenant mismatch
We recently created an Azure Artifact Signing account and submitted a Public organization identity validation request. The request was successfully submitted and initially showed "In Progress." We then received an email titled "Action…
Artifact Signing
A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)
Azure SQL Database: Validating logical_database_guid as a stable identifier for least-privilege access — Permissions and best practices
Problem description I am seeking confirmation on whether using logical_database_guid as a database-local, stable identifier is supported and recommended for least-privilege access when connecting directly to a standalone Azure SQL Database in a General…
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
Refund for accidentally purchased Azure Developer support plan (unused, cancelled same day)
I accidentally purchased the prepaid Azure Developer support plan while signing up for pay-as-you-go on 2026-10-03. I never used it and cancelled it the same day. The portal billing support flow would not let me open a ticket. My emailed refund request…
Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
Billing Dispute with Azure Pay-As-You-Go invoice - How to contact Support with Chat -or even raise a ticket
This has to be the most frustrating Contact service ever. I have a billing dispute with my latest Azure Pay-As-You-Go invoice. I am disputing invoice G18930752. I am not reporting a technical fault or Azure outage. I have identified that approximately…
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
Exact billable input token counting before Azure OpenAI Responses API request
We use Azure OpenAI gpt-5-mini, version 2025-08-07, SKU DataZoneStandard, area EUR, Sweden Central, via the Responses API with Structured Outputs. We need an authoritative answer for strict production cost control. Is there a Microsoft supported method…
Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
payment decline
I have two payment orders, but whenever I try to make the payment, it fails and displays the following error message: Processing payment “Your payment of ₹101.54 on 10/11/2026 could not be processed. Please try again or try again with a different payment…
Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
AI answer
Microsoft for Startups approved, but “You aren’t eligible for this offer” when activating Azure credits
My Microsoft for Startups application has been approved, but when I try to activate the Azure startup sponsorship I receive “You aren’t eligible for this offer.” I joined Microsoft for Startups after May 29, 2026 using the new Azure Portal…
Azure | Azure Startups
Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.
Microsoft for startup-redirects to Azure, it did not show any application page
it is so frustrating that a billion dollar company cannot resolve such issue, I have been for the past 1 week applying for microsoft for startup program, I have created my Azure ID and whenever i click on "Start Building now" under microsoft…
Azure | Azure Startups
Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.
Artifact Signing – Certificate Profile quota not released after deletion
I deleted my Public Trust certificate profile from my Artifact Signing Basic account. The profile no longer appears, but Azure prevents me from creating a replacement because the certificate profile quota has been reached. I need to help to create a new…
Artifact Signing
A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)
Artifact Signing org identity validation - Verified ID "Share" fails with CosmosDB error
Organization Public Trust identity validation for Dynamic Tabletop Systems, LLC (US) is stuck in "Action Required." Identity Validation ID: 01c2bd8e-7897-4329-96a9-8355dac194d7 Region: East US The verification link opens correctly (signed in as…
Artifact Signing
A fully managed end-to-end service for digitally signing code, documents, and applications. (formerly Trusted Signing)
Azure for Students verification failed - Do not have access
Hello Microsoft Support Team, I am currently a postgraduate student at North China Electric Power University in China, and I am trying to activate the Azure for Students subscription with the $100 student credit. However, I am experiencing several…
Azure Cloud Services
An Azure platform as a service offer that is used to deploy web and cloud applications.
Azure SQL private endpoint: Linux App Service + managed identity passes DNS/TCP/token checks, but SqlClient OpenAsync fails with ConnectionReset 10054
QUESTION I am investigating a Development-only Azure SQL connection problem from a .NET application hosted on Linux Azure App Service. I would appreciate help identifying the next targeted diagnostic, rather than repeating deployment attempts or…
Azure SQL Database
An Azure relational database service.
azure batch account cost
In azure batch account do we need to pay for the duration when node is in starting state(getting allocated)
Cost Management
A Microsoft offering that enables tracking of cloud usage and expenditures for Azure and other cloud providers.
AI answer
Microsoft for Startups Verification Rejected Indian Sole Proprietorship
My Microsoft for Startups business verification was rejected without a specific reason. My registered business, Padanilath, is an Indian Udyam/MSME-registered sole proprietorship operating PGI Hub (https://pgihub[.]com). The verification form rejected my…
Azure | Azure ISV (Independent Software Vendor)
ISV (Independent Software Vendor): A Microsoft program that helps customers adopt Microsoft Cloud solutions and drive user adoption.