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Adding an SSL to Azure Web Apps

David Guerin -

In setting up this blog, I wanted to go all the way and put a fully signed SSL certificate on it, to protect both readers and blog post producers.

I have to say compared to the past with setting up SSL certs, Microsoft have made this very very easy.

Using the new azure portal what you need:

  • A web app (to host your content)
  • A DNS hostname and a sub domain (like www or blog)
  • Use Azure App Service Certificates(to create your certificate via http://www.goDaddy.com)
  • Use Azure Key Value (to hold your certificate)
  • A few minutes of waiting around
  • Finally assigning the cert to your web app via the Azure Web App Portal