Microsoft Founders 365 account subscription activation

Dear @Zac Krause,
Congratulations on getting approved for the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub program! I would be happy to guide you through the process of locating and activating your Microsoft 365 benefit.

To activate your subscription, please follow these steps directly within your program dashboard:

1. Go to the https://portal.startups.microsoft.com/login and log in using the primary Microsoft account associated with your approved startup application.
2. Once inside the dashboard, locate and click on the Benefits tab from the main menu.  
3. Scroll down to the technical or productivity tools section to find the Microsoft 365 Business Premium (or standard/enterprise package depending on your specific tier, which typically offers up to 50 seats).  
4. Click on the Activate or Redeem button next to the Microsoft 365 offer.
5. You will be prompted to either link your existing Microsoft 365 organizational domain/tenant or set up a brand-new tenant to apply your 12-month credit.

Important Setup Note: Microsoft requires a valid credit card during this activation phase. This is strictly utilized for identity verification and to ensure service continuity after your 12-month benefit period concludes. You will not be billed while your program benefits remain active.  

Once you have successfully completed the activation checkout, you can easily add users, distribute your seats, and manage your billing preferences by visiting the official Microsoft 365 admin center

For further technical context and deep dives regarding your allocation, feel free to review the official Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn

Please let me know if you hit any unexpected verification blocks or if you need assistance mapping this to an existing corporate domain.

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