How do I sync my Microsoft (DreamSpark) account to a Xamarin account?

Question

How do I sync my Microsoft (DreamSpark) account to a Xamarin account? In order to use Enterprise features in Xamarin Studio? I was unable to use my outlook email to activate Xamarin Studio Enterprise edition, as well as I was able to activate Xamarin for Visual Studio Enterprise edition. Without Enterprise features I cannot use LLVM compiler on release mode :(

Thanks in advance :D

Answer 1

With Dreamspark Premium you will get Enterprise features. Check your subscription to see which tier you are in.

To link the accounts, I believe you log into the "My Benefits" area of Dreamspark and look for Xamarin. I don't have access to Dreamspark to confirm the exact area, so I am assuming it's similar to MSDN. Perhaps someone else can confirm.

Answer 2

Microsoft give only Xamarin Studio Community Edition through DreamSpark for Students. Enterprise features are available through the Premium level of DreamSpark for Academic Institutions.

In case you have Enterprise features, according to Xamarin FAQ, you should do the next:

1. Go to the Visual Studio subscriber portal.
2. Sign in with your Microsoft account which is associated with your Visual Studio Enterprise with MSDN subscription.
3. Scroll down to Xamarin Studio (for OS X) and click Register and download link.
4. Create a Xamarin account or sign in with your existing account and Subscribe. They will give you a discount on a full cost of Xamarin Enterprise license.
5. Use the Xamarin account from the step 4 to sign in the Xamarin studio.