How to create a Web App in Microsoft Azure: A Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction

Microsoft Azure provides a powerful platform for deploying and managing web applications at scale. Whether you're building a simple website or a complex web service, Azure makes it easy to set up, deploy, and maintain your web app. In this tutorial, we’ll walk through creating a web app in Azure using the Azure Portal.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you should:

• Have an active Azure account (sign up for free if you don’t have one). ☑️
• Access to the Azure Portal (https://portal.azure.com). ☑️
• Created a Resource group. ☑️
• Created an App Service plan. ☑️

References

How to Create a Resource Group in Microsoft Azure: A Step-by-Step Guide

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How to create an App Service Plan in Microsoft Azure: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Step 1: Open Azure Portal

Navigate to the Azure Portal using your web browser and sign in with your Azure credentials (username and password).

Step 2: Create Web App

Under Azure services you can create a new web app. In order do this, click on App Services.

Click  + Create and + Web App.

Step 3: Configure Basic Settings

In the Basics tab, you’ll need to provide essential information:

• Subscription: Choose the Azure subscription under which you want to create the App Service Plan.
• Resource Group: You can either select an existing resource group or create a new one by clicking on the Create new link. Resource groups allow you to manage multiple resources together.
• Name: Give your App Service Plan a unique name. This name must be globally unique and helps identify your plan.
• Operating System: Select the operating system your app will run on:
  • Windows: Ideal for apps built with ASP.NET, .NET Core, or other Microsoft technologies.
  • Linux: Best for open-source frameworks like Node.js, Python, PHP, and Java
• Region: Choose the geographical region where you want to host your app (e.g., East US, West Europe). It’s advisable to select a region close to your user base for better performance.
• Pricing Tier: Select the pricing tier for your App Service Plan. Azure offers several tiers depending on your application needs.