Unable to Complete Microsoft 365 Developer Program Signup – Internal Server Error (50001)

Question

"We can't continue with the signup process right now due to an internal server error. Please try again later." MS-CorrelationId: 00000000-0c2f-4132-aeb5-13b919608436 Error Code: 50001

Steps to Reproduce:

Navigate to the Microsoft 365 Developer Program Join Page.

Log in using my Microsoft account.

Enter required details, including company name and development preferences.

Proceed to the phone verification step and enter a valid phone number.

Upon submission, I receive the 50001 Internal Server Error, preventing me from completing the signup process.

Troubleshooting Steps Taken:

Tried different web browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox)

Cleared browser cache and cookies

Attempted incognito/private browsing mode

Tried different phone numbers

Checked Microsoft Service Status, but no related issues were reported

Waited several hours and retried the process multiple times

Request for Assistance:

• Can you confirm if this is a known issue with the Developer Program signup process?

Is there a workaround or a way to manually verify my phone number to proceed with account creation?

Are there region-based restrictions that might be causing this issue? (I am India Based)

I appreciate any guidance or support on resolving this issue. Thank you for your time!