Ditch the Generic Azure URL—Set Up Your Custom Domain Now
Tired of those long somesitename123.azurewebsites.net URLs? In this tutorial, I show you exactly how to set up a professional Custom Domain and SSL Certificate for your Azure App Services.
Whether you are using Logic Apps, Web Apps, or Function Apps, the process is simple and straightforward. We walk through the DNS configuration using Cloudflare (a free option), setting up A records, CNAMEs, and TXT verification, and finally binding the SSL certificate within the Azure Portal.
What you will learn:
How to find and configure Custom Domain settings in the Azure Portal.
Configuring DNS records (A, CNAME, TXT) in Cloudflare.
Validating domain ownership with Azure.
Setting up free App Service Managed Certificates for SSL.
How to add and secure subdomains (e.g., mcp.yourdomain.com).
Chapters:
00:00 Intro: Why use Custom Domains for Azure?
00:31 Requirements: Domain Name & DNS Access
01:03 Setting up the Root Domain in Azure Portal
02:10 Configuring DNS Records in Cloudflare (A & TXT)
03:36 Validating & Adding the Custom Domain in Azure
04:00 Adding SSL Bindings & Managed Certificates
04:27 Testing the New Domain in VS Code
05:07 How to Add a Subdomain (CNAME Setup)
06:33 Validating & Securing the Subdomain
07:13 Final Test & Summary
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