Creating an Azure App Service

This guide walks you through the process of creating a new Azure App Service instance, a powerful platform for hosting web applications, REST APIs, and mobile backends.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

An active Azure subscription. If you don't have one, you can create a free account.
An Azure account with appropriate permissions to create resources.

Steps to Create an App Service

You can create an App Service using the Azure portal, Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, or ARM templates. This documentation focuses on the Azure portal method.

Using the Azure Portal

Follow these steps to create an App Service:

Navigate to the Azure Portal: Go to portal.azure.com and sign in.
Create a Resource: Click the + Create a resource button in the top-left corner.
Search for App Service: In the search bar, type "App Service" and select it from the results. Then, click Create.
Configure Basics:
- Subscription: Select the Azure subscription to use.
- Resource Group: Choose an existing resource group or create a new one to organize your Azure resources.
- Name: Enter a unique name for your app service. This name will be part of the default URL (e.g., your-app-name.azurewebsites.net).
- Publish: Select the type of content you'll deploy (e.g., Code, Docker Container).
- Runtime Stack: Choose your preferred programming language and version (e.g., Node.js 18 LTS, .NET 7, Python 3.10).
- Operating System: Select Windows or Linux.
- Region: Choose the Azure region closest to your users for optimal performance.
Configure Hosting Plan:
- App Service Plan: Select an existing App Service plan or create a new one. An App Service plan defines the location, features, cost, and compute resources for your apps.
- SKU and size: Choose a pricing tier (e.g., Free, Basic, Standard, Premium) that fits your performance and budget needs.
Advanced and Tags (Optional):
- Deployment: Configure continuous deployment, GitHub Actions, or other deployment options if needed.
- Networking: Set up network access restrictions, private endpoints, or other network configurations.
- Tags: Add tags for better resource management and billing.
Review and Create: Review all the settings. Once satisfied, click Create.

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The deployment process may take a few minutes. You will be notified when your App Service is ready.

Example CLI Command

Here's an example of how to create an App Service using the Azure CLI:

                
az group create --name MyResourceGroup --location "East US"
az appservice plan create --name MyPlan --resource-group MyResourceGroup --location "East US" --is-linux
az webapp create --name MyUniqueAppName --resource-group MyResourceGroup --plan MyPlan --runtime "DOTNETCORE:7"

Important: The app name must be globally unique across Azure.

Next Steps

Once your App Service is created, you can:

Deploy your application code: Follow our guides on deploying an app.
Configure custom domains: Map your own domain name to your App Service.
Set up SSL certificates: Secure your application with HTTPS.
Configure scaling: Adjust your App Service plan to handle varying traffic loads.