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Microsoft Advertising Account Creation Guide

Creating a Microsoft Advertising account is an essential first step in launching your digital marketing campaigns on platforms like Bing, MSN, and Yahoo.

At Mrkt360, we understand the importance of a smooth setup process, which ensures your ads reach the right audience efficiently. By following a structured, step-by-step approach, you can avoid common pitfalls and set up your account with ease. Below, we’ll walk you through each stage of the process to help you get your advertising efforts up and running in no time.

Step 1: Visit the Microsoft Advertising Website

Step 2: Sign In or Create a Microsoft Account

  • If you already have a Microsoft account, sign in using your credentials.
  • If you don’t have a Microsoft account, click “Create One” and follow the steps to create a new account.

Step 3: Enter Your Business Information

  • Provide the following details accurately:
    • Business Name (must match your billing and website information)
    • Country/Region where your business is registered
    • Time Zone of your business operations
    • Currency for billing

Step 4: Set Up Billing Information

  • Add your billing information, including:
    • Business Address (should match the registration address on file)
    • Payment method (credit card, debit card, or invoice billing if eligible)

Step 5: Verify Your Contact Information

  • Use a consistent email address that you can access for verification purposes.
  • Microsoft may require additional verification, including personal identification documents if the email address provided isn’t from your business domain.

Step 6: Provide Proof of Business and Domain Ownership (If Requested)

  • Prepare to upload documents that prove ownership of your business and web domains, such as:
    • Business license
    • Certificate of incorporation or registration
    • DUNS certificate or commercial register extract
    • Tax certificate or domain purchase receipt

Step 7: Complete Advertiser Identity Verification (For EU Advertisers)

  • If you plan to advertise within the EU, complete the Advertiser Identity Verification (AIV) Program as required by Microsoft.

By following these steps, you can successfully create and manage a Microsoft Advertising account for your business.