how can i extend expiry date of the credits for startups

asbah riyas 0

i had received 1000usd credits for startups and last 2 months i am using that, it will get expire next month. i want to extend the expiry date

Golla Venkata Pavani 7,535 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-01-05T17:22:50.8933333+00:00

Hii @asbah riyas ,

Thank you for reaching out. I understand how important these Azure credits are for your startup’s progress.

For clarity, the initial $1,000 Azure credits provided through the Microsoft for Startups program are valid for 90 days from the date of activation. These credits have a fixed validity period and cannot be extended once issued. Any unused portion will automatically expire after the 90‑day window.

If your startup has completed verification, you may be eligible for the Microsoft for Startups Investor Offer, which provides an additional $5,000 in Azure credits. These credits come with a longer validity period of 180 days from activation, giving you extended time to continue building on Azure.

Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/signups/overview
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-for-startups/application?source=recommendations
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-for-startups/benefits/get-more-benefits?wt.mc_id=knowledgesearch_
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-for-startups/benefits/get-more-benefits
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