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# Create a record of Microsoft Azure credentials in Cloud Cost Management

# Create a record of Microsoft Azure credentials in Cloud Cost Management {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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Securely store your Microsoft Azure credentials in the ServiceNow AI Platform credentials store. You must create a service account that accepts billing data for Cloud Cost Management.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_clin_core.insights_admin or admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to Cloud Cost Management WorkspaceOperationsAdministrationCredentials.
2. On the Cloud API credentials page, select Azure service principal.
3. Select New.
4. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name of the service principal to register with the instance. For example, <kbd class="ph userinput">CloudInsights-SP</kbd>. |
   | Tenant ID | An unique identifier or alias for the tenant. Copy and paste the Tenant ID value from the Azure-Credentials.txt file. |
   | Client ID | Unique identifier of an application created in Active Directory. Copy and paste the Tenant ID value from the Azure-Credentials.txt file. |
   | Authentication Method | Select Client Secret. The Secret key field appears when you select Client Secret. Note: Client Assertion isn't supported. |
   | Secret key | Azure client secret key. Copy and paste the Tenant ID value from the Azure-Credentials.txt file. |
   | Active | Option to enable the credentials for use. |
   [Table 1. Azure Service Principal form]

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5. Select Save.

## What to do next

[Schedule and manage the jobs that download Azure billing data](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/GEAcfxZU3kzh1~AJhISzZQ "Billing Download jobs download, organize, and store billing data for your payer account on the schedule that you specify. The system analyzes the data to generate reports and to make recommendations for changes in your cloud operations that can lead to cost savings.")

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