Becoming a member of the Microsoft Partner Program can help you create new opportunities for you and for your organization. It also provides you with access to exclusive resources for system builders, including in-depth technical and licensing information, marketing materials, demos, and training.

Enrolling is easy and takes about fifteen minutes. Follow the steps below to enroll in the program. If you would like additional detail about the enrollment process, download the Step-by-Step Enrollment Guide.

1. If you do not have a Windows Live ID, create one now.
2. Sign in to the Partner Membership Center using a Windows Live ID.
3. Follow the prompts throughout the enrollment process to:
   • Supply your organization's contact information.
   • Accept the Microsoft Partner Program legal agreement.
   • Complete your individual profile.
   • Complete your organization profile.
4. Finish enrollment, and return to the Microsoft OEM Partner Center website.Your organization is now a member of the Microsoft Partner Program.

Have additional questions about the enrollment process? See the Step-by-Step Enrollment Guide.

If your organization already belongs to the Microsoft Partner Program, you can associated your e-mail address with that organization.

1. Sign in to the Partner Membership Center using a Windows Live ID. If you don't have a Windows Live ID, create one now.
2. Click "Associate to Another Organization."
3. Enter your organization's name and location; or enter your organization's domain address; or enter your organization's Microsoft Partner Program ID.
4. Click "Find My Organization."
5. Select your organization's name.
6. Click "Associate to this Organization."
7. Enter your Windows Live ID and your name.
8. Click "Submit." Your request to enroll will now be sent to your organization's administrator for the Microsoft Partner Program.