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--- title: Prerequisites to set up peering with Microsoft titleSuffix: Internet Peering description: Learn about the required prerequisites to set up internet peering with Microsoft. ms.author: halkazwini author: halkazwini ms.service: internet-peering ms.topic: concept-article ms.date: 04/21/2025 #CustomerIntent: As an administrator, I want to learn what the prerequisites are to set up internet peering with Microsoft so I can plan correctly for the set up. # Customer intent: As an administrator, I want to understand the prerequisites for setting up internet peering so that I can ensure a smooth implementation process and compliance with necessary requirements. --- # Prerequisites to set up peering with Microsoft In this article, you learn about the required prerequisites that you must meet before you request a new peering or convert a legacy peering to Azure resource. ## Azure related prerequisites - **Microsoft Azure account:** If you don't have a Microsoft Azure account, create a [Microsoft Azure account](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/purchase-options/azure-account?cid=msft_learn). A valid and active Microsoft Azure subscription is required to set up peering, as the peerings are modeled as resources within Azure subscriptions. It's important to note that: * The Azure resource types used to set up peering are always-free Azure products, so you aren't charged for creating an Azure account or creating a subscription or accessing the Azure resources **PeerAsn** and **Peering** to set up peering. This isn't to be confused with peering agreement for Direct peering between you and Microsoft, the terms for which are explicitly discussed with our peering team. Contact [Microsoft peering](mailto:peering@microsoft.com) if any questions in this regard. * You can use the same Azure subscription to access other Azure products or cloud services, which may be free or paid. When you access a paid product, you'll incur charges. * If you're creating a new Azure account and or subscription, you may be eligible for free Azure credit during a trial period that you may utilize to try Azure Cloud services. If interested, visit [Microsoft Azure account](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/purchase-options/azure-account?cid=msft_learn) for more info. - **Associate Peer ASN:** Before requesting for peering, first associate your ASN and contact info to your subscription. Follow the instructions in [Associate Peer ASN to Azure Subscription](howto-subscription-association-powershell.md). ## Other prerequisites - **PeeringDB profile:** Peers are expected to have a complete and up-to-date profile on [PeeringDB](https://www.peeringdb.com). We use this information in our registration system to validate the peer's details such as NOC information, technical contact information, and their presence at the peering facilities etc. ## Related content - [Create or modify a Direct peering using the Azure portal](howto-direct-portal.md). - [Convert a legacy Direct peering to Azure resource using the Azure portal](howto-legacy-direct-portal.md). - [Create or modify Exchange peering using the Azure portal](howto-exchange-portal.md). - [Convert a legacy Exchange peering to Azure resource using the Azure portal](howto-legacy-exchange-portal.md).