The first thing you need before connecting to the Bing Maps servers is a Bing Maps developer key. The Bing Maps portal (http://www.bingmapsportal.com) allows you to create a Bing Maps account and one or more Bing Maps keys.
To request a Bing Maps developer key from Microsoft:
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Sign in with your Windows Live ID, or create one.
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In the "My Keys" section, create a new key.
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For the key type, select "Basic".
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For the application type, select "Dev/Test".
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Note that additional terms may apply for deployment. For more information on Bing Maps licensing, see the Licensing info guide.