Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) Visual Studio Subscriptions

General Information:  The number and level of Visual Studio subscriptions vary by membership level, as highlighted on the Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) Core Benefits page.  Individuals who are looking to leverage the Visual Studio subscriptions should work with their Program Administrator to ensure the Visual Studio subscriptions are appropriately assigned.

Resources and References:

• Details regarding the Microsoft Partner Network Visual Studio subscriptions
• Microsoft Partner Network Program Administrator Guide to Software and Online Services Benefits
  • Pg6:  Assigning Contact Roles and Visual Studio subscriptions for Action Pack
    • Note:  The Technical Contact Role is required for Visual Studio subscriptions
  • Pg8:  Assigning Visual Studio subscriptions for Competency Partners

High-Level Assignment & Access Flow:

• Microsoft Action Pack subscriber and Visual Studio subscriptions
  • Program Administrator will log into Partner Membership Center
  • Associated people through “Requirements and Assets”
  • Locate individuals and “Assign Roles”
  • Select First, Second, or Third “Technical Contact” and “Save”
  • Select “Requirements and Assets”
  • Select “Privileges”
  • Select “MSDN Subscriptions” (Note:  Visual Studio subscription update pending)
  • Locate the desired “Individual”
  • Click “Submit”
  • The “Individual” will receive an email
  • The assigned “Individual” will access https://my.visualstudio.com to sign in
  • A “Visual Studio Profile” page may be displayed
    • First Name
    • Last Name
    • Contact Email
  • Sign in is now complete, and the subscriber should have access to benefits

• For Competency Partners
  • Select “Requirements and Assets”
  • Select “Privileges”
  • Select “MSDN Subscriptions” (Note:  Visual Studio subscription update pending)
  • Locate the desired “Individual”
  • Click “Submit”
  • The “Individual” will receive an email
  • The assigned “Individual” will access https://my.visualstudio.com to sign in
  • A “Visual Studio Profile” page may be displayed
    • First Name
    • Last Name
    • Contact Email
  • Sign in is now complete, and the subscriber should have access to benefits

Need Help?

If support is required for access, Subscribers and Program Administrators should work directly with the Microsoft Partner Network support team.  Please click here to begin your request.  You MPN sign in credentials will be required.