Startups: Companies that are in their initial stages of business and typically developing a business model and seeking financing.
Manual startup verification is not available as a self-service action in the portal based on the documented flow. If a request cannot be sent from the portal, use the official Microsoft for Startups support path instead.
- Sign in to the Azure Portal.
- Open Microsoft for Startups.
- Select the ? icon in the top-right corner.
- Select Help + support or Create a support request.
- Attach relevant screenshots or documents showing the verification problem.
For Microsoft for Startups program-specific issues during application or verification, use the program support channel at https://aka.ms/startuphelp-mfs-portal.
If the startup was not approved, the documented guidance is:
- the rejection message may not provide detailed reasons
- submitted applications cannot be edited
- if the application is still pending, use the confirmation email flow to delete and reapply
- if declined, reapply after 14 days
If profile information is wrong and blocking verification, update it in the portal:
- Sign in to the Azure Portal and go to Microsoft for Startups.
- Select the gear icon.
- On My Profile, select Edit for the field to change.
- Select Save changes.
- If the email address was changed, complete the verification email step.
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