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    Buy Microsoft Visual Studio – Solve Work Account Purchase Issues

    🚫 Trouble Buying Visual Studio with a Work or School Account?

    Many customers are referred to us by Microsoft because they're unable to purchase Visual Studio directly using their work or school email (Microsoft Entra ID). If you've seen an error like:

    This looks like a work or school email. Please use a personal Microsoft account to complete your purchase.

    You're not alone — and we're here to help.

    ✅ Why This Happens

    Microsoft's online store only supports purchases using personal Microsoft accounts (MSA), not organizational accounts (Entra ID). This limitation prevents many business users from completing purchases, even when they're ready to buy.

    Why?

    • Microsoft Store treats Visual Studio subscriptions as consumer products.
    • Work/school emails are managed by Microsoft Entra ID and cannot be used to create personal MSAs.
    • Microsoft blocks MSA creation using domains already managed by Entra ID.

    Solution: Purchase through a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) like us. We offer all major Visual Studio editions and subscriptions, assign licenses to your work email, and support business-friendly payment options.

    🛒 Choose Your Visual Studio Edition

    Visual Studio Professional 2022
    One-time purchase. Includes Professional IDE. No subscription benefits.
    Buy Now

    Visual Studio Professional Subscription
    Annual or 3-year plan. Includes MSDN benefits, Azure credits, and support.
    Buy Now

    Visual Studio Enterprise Subscription
    Advanced IDE features, full MSDN benefits, Power BI Pro, and more.
    Buy Now

    Visual Studio Test Professional Subscription
    For testers and QA teams. Includes MSDN benefits and Azure Test Plans.
    Contact us

    📊 Compare Visual Studio Editions

    Feature / BenefitVS Pro 2022 (Perpetual)VS Pro SubscriptionVS Enterprise SubscriptionVS Test Professional
    IDE IncludedYes (2022 only)Yes (latest + older)Yes (latest + older)Test-focused IDE
    Perpetual UseYesNoNoNo
    MSDN BenefitsNoYesYes (extended)Yes
    Azure CreditNone$50/month$150/month$50/month
    Dev/Test SoftwareNoYesYesYes
    Azure DevOps BasicBasicIncludedIncluded + Test PlansIncluded + Test Plans
    Power BI ProNoNoYesNo
    Support IncidentsNone2/year4/year2/year
    Training AccessNo6 months12 months6 months
    Ideal ForIndividual developersSmall teamsEnterprisesQA/Test teams

    🎁 What Are MSDN Benefits?

    MSDN (now called Visual Studio Subscriptions) includes:

    • Access to Microsoft software for dev/test (Windows, SQL Server, Office, etc.)
    • Monthly Azure credits
    • Microsoft 365 E5 Developer subscription
    • Azure DevOps services
    • Technical support incidents
    • Training resources (Pluralsight, LinkedIn Learning, etc.)

    ❓ Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: Why can't I buy Visual Studio with my work email?
    A: Microsoft's store only supports personal accounts (MSA). Work/school emails are managed by Entra ID and blocked from personal purchases.

    Q: Can I assign a subscription to my work account if I buy through you?
    A: Yes! We'll assign the license to your work email and provide activation instructions.

    Q: What's the difference between Professional and Enterprise?
    A: Enterprise includes more advanced IDE features, higher Azure credits, Power BI Pro, and more support/training. See the comparison table above.

    Q: What if I'm not sure which edition I need?
    A: Scroll up to the comparison table or contact us — we'll help you choose the right fit.

    2025-10-29

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