How can I set up budgets on my Azure (Founders Hub Account)?

Question

I am trying to access Cost Management settings with our founders hub sponsored account but it is saying Cost Management requires subscription. I am trying to put a budget on our credits.

Do I need to add a card to the account in order to access these features?

Answer 1

Hi @Jake Truong-Jones

Thank you for contacting Microsoft QnA.

You're having trouble accessing Cost Management features because your account isn't linked to a subscription or the appropriate billing setup.

For Azure Cost Management and to set up a budget for your credits, the account typically needs to be associated with a subscription (either a paid one or a free trial with a linked payment method). Here’s what you should check and do:

1. Subscription Requirements:
   • Even with a Founders Hub account (which provides credits), you will still need a subscription tied to the account to access the Cost Management features. Founders Hub credits are not tied to a subscription by default, so you must ensure that a valid subscription is in place and linked.
   Adding a Payment Method:
   • You do not need to add a credit card to use credits in Founders Hub. However, if you're running out of credits and need to continue using Azure services, or if you want to set up long-term budget management, you might need to add a payment method for tracking and billing purposes.
2. Steps to Add a Subscription:

• Go to the Azure Portal.
• Navigate to Subscriptions and ensure your Founders Hub subscription is activated.
• If it's not activated or linked correctly, you may need to link it manually or through the Founders Hub interface.
  3. Cost Management Setup:
• Once the subscription is linked properly, go to Cost Management + Billing in the Azure Portal.

You should be able to set budgets, monitor usage, and track your credits.

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