Why am I (student account) unable to deploy Mysql and Postgresql service?

MXh 20 Reputation points
2026-06-03T19:07:52.0733333+00:00

Hi, i have just created my student account and could someone explain why i am unable to deploy Mysql and Postgresql services? It shows ERROR: 'deny' Policy Action.

Thanks

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Bharath Y P 10,610 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2026-06-04T05:47:54.4133333+00:00

Hi MXh,

Thanks for reaching out — I understand you're having trouble deploying MySQL and PostgreSQL services with your student account. To help diagnose this:

The issue is most likely related to the limitations and restrictions applied to Azure for Students subscriptions. Certain Azure services, including Azure Database for MySQL Flexible Server and Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server, may not be available in some student subscriptions, regions, or quota-restricted environments.

Check for subscription or regional restrictions. Some services are restricted for student subscriptions due to credit limitations or abuse prevention policies.

Try deploying the service in another supported region such as:

  • East US
  • West Europe
  • Central US

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    2026-06-03T19:08:10.7+00:00

    Azure for Students subscriptions have specific inclusions and limits that affect which database services can be deployed.

    Key points from the available information:

    1. Azure for Students provides:
      • $100 in Azure credits valid for 12 months.
      • Access to more than 25 free services, including databases such as Azure SQL Database and Azure Blob Storage.
      • You can deploy resources for these services after joining, as long as they are included in the offer and within your credit/quotas.
    2. Azure for Students Starter (a different offer) provides only a limited set of services:
      • Azure App Service
      • Azure Functions
      • Azure Notification Hubs
      • Azure Database for MySQL
      • Application Insights
      • Azure DevOps Server
      This Starter offer does not include all Azure services and is restricted to the listed free-tier services. If using Azure for Students Starter, PostgreSQL is not part of the included services, and only Azure Database for MySQL is available in its free tier.
    3. Azure Database for PostgreSQL free usage is tied to an Azure free account offer:
      • An Azure free account (not specifically Azure for Students) can run Azure Database for PostgreSQL flexible server free for 12 months within defined limits (750 hours of a B1MS instance, 32 GB storage, 32 GB backup storage).
      • This is a separate promotion associated with the Azure free account, not guaranteed for every subscription type.

    Given these constraints, common reasons a student account cannot deploy MySQL or PostgreSQL include:

    • The subscription is Azure for Students Starter, which only includes Azure Database for MySQL and not PostgreSQL, and only in its defined free tier.
    • The subscription type may not be eligible for the Azure Database for PostgreSQL free offer that is tied specifically to an Azure free account.
    • The services or SKUs being selected are outside what the specific student offer allows, so deployment is blocked at the subscription/offer level.

    To proceed, verify which student offer is active (Azure for Students vs. Azure for Students Starter vs. Azure free account) and ensure that the database service being deployed is included in that specific offer and within its limits.

    References:

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