How to Create an Azure DevOps Account and Set Up Your First Project
It all begins with an idea.
Step 1: Sign Up for Azure DevOps
Begin by navigating to Azure DevOps. If you don't already have an account, sign up by entering your necessary information. Once you are logged in, you'll want to join or create a new organization.
Step 2: Join or Create an Organization
To kickstart your journey with Azure DevOps, you'll first need to create a new organization. For this tutorial, I named my organization "Separate Career Academy 1234". You can choose any name that aligns with your personal or business goals
Step 4: Create Your First Project
Once your organization is set up, the next step is to create your project. For demonstration purposes, let's name the project "YouTube." In Azure DevOps, creating a project will give you access to project boards, pipelines, and more.
Step 5: Connect to Visual Studio Code
After your project is created, you can connect it to Visual Studio Code (VS Code). If you haven't already, download and install VS Code. Within Azure DevOps, find the option to clone the project into VS Code. This action will launch VS Code and open the File Explorer where you can select a location for your new repository.
Step 6: Initialize Your Repository
In VS Code, after cloning your project, it might prompt you to open the repository. Confirm that you trust the authors of the files you are opening. This step is crucial for maintaining security.
Step 7: Create and Push Your First Commit
Now, create a README.md file to describe your project. This is an excellent practice for any new project, as it provides context to anyone who will interact with your repository in the future. After adding your README, go to the source control options in VS Code to commit your changes and push them to Azure DevOps.
Conclusion
And there you have it! You've successfully set up an Azure DevOps account, created an organization, started a new project, and made your first commit. This setup is just the beginning of your journey with Azure DevOps, and there's much more to explore and implement as you progress in your projects. You can check us out at the YouTube channel at