The Indie Wall review for Microsoft Channel

April 10, 2025

I was hoping to run ads on Microsoft. In fact, I was excited to reach millions of potential customers. It's been almost two weeks. I've spoken with numerous Microsoft support staff and my account is still locks and the account is still being verified. I've submitted all the required documents, multiple times. I've asked for the documents to be reviewed by support to ensure that they are in good order. Microsoft support, while very professional and polite, can only recite policy back to me. It's interesting. I can copy the policy into a txt doc. upload it into the Microsoft web browser and have it read the policy for me. I'm confused as to what Microsoft support's job is. Rather than create a framework that supports my business, Microsoft has created an obstacle course. Don't count on it. When setting up an ad account with Microsoft plan for a 3 to 5 day account verification process. In addition, you might get your account banned on the day you set up your account, for apparently no reason. In order to get unblocked, you must wait an additional 7 to 10 days. It appears that most people have a smoother onboarding. Just be aware that things can go sideways. when setting up an account you get a marketing strategist that helps you out. In my case I need an account manager to unblock me.