Introduction
Microsoft Power Apps is a powerful platform that empowers users to create custom applications without the need for extensive coding skills. To embark on this exciting journey, you need a professional email ID and an understanding of the tenant creation process. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to sign up for Power Apps using your professional email ID and gain access to the vast potential it offers.
Steps for obtaining the PowerApps subscription
Step 1. Obtaining a Professional Email ID If you don't have a professional email ID, the first step is to get one. A professional email ID is typically associated with your organization's domain (e.g., [email protected]). Many organizations provide their employees with such email addresses, so check with your IT department or employer if you're unsure.
If you are a student and have to proceed with learning new things on the PowerApps, then you must create a tenant from which you will be able to PowerApps. We will have the tenant created for you. With the help of that tenant, you will be able to proceed with the next steps.
To create a tenant with PowerApps, you would have to create a Developer365 account, and you have to answer a few questions to get proceed with the Developer program account.
Post the creation of the Developer 365 account, you would be able to get the pop-up that would enable you to have the E5 Sandbox creation, which can be chosen as either Instant Sandbox, which will create you a sandbox instantly, and that will have all the M365 apps and solutions been installed in it. Another one is the Configurable Sandbox, in which you have built in all the details from scratch by yourself. All the Sandbox that you create are renewable ones, and you have to renew it every 90 days. All your data will be erased, and solutions inside your Sandbox will be removed post 90 days. You would have to renew or create a new Sandbox post that and start using the second one.
Once you had specified the way that you want to select, you would next have to select the name and password for your Sandbox.
Once you have given the admin id and password in your Sandbox, you would be able to have the domain created for you. We will have the renewable E5 account will also be created for the same.
Step 2. Navigating to Power Apps Once you have your professional email ID, open your web browser and navigate to the Microsoft Power Apps website (https://powerapps.microsoft.com/).
Step 3. Click on "Sign Up" or "Get Started" On the Power Apps homepage, look for a "Sign Up" or "Get Started" button. Click on it to initiate the registration process.
Step 4. Provide Your Professional Email ID. You will be prompted to enter your professional email ID. Make sure to use the email associated with your organization's domain.
Step 5. Tenant Creation After entering your professional email ID, the system will guide you through the process of creating a tenant. A tenant is like your organization's workspace within Power Apps, where you can manage users, applications, and data securely.
Step 6. Complete Registration Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process. You may be required to provide additional information, such as your name and contact details.
Step 7. Access the Power Apps Portal Once your registration is successful, you will gain access to the Power Apps portal, where you can start exploring and building your applications.
Step 8. Begin Building with Power Apps Congratulations! You are now ready to unleash the potential of Power Apps. Start by exploring the platform, its features, and the available templates. Create your first app and embark on your journey of transforming ideas into fully functional solutions.
You can then go to create and create new applications that are needed. You can select the options based on your requirement for choosing how the apps should look like either it should be Canvas apps or Blank apps with the Dataverse or Power pages website. These all are easy to create, and we can choose whatever we need.
Conclusion
Signing up for Microsoft Power Apps with a professional email ID is a straightforward process. By creating a tenant, you open the door to a world of app-building possibilities. So, grab your professional email ID, head to the Power Apps website, and get started on your exciting journey of building innovative applications that will streamline your workflows and empower your organization