Azure API Management: Set Up a Custom Domain in 9 Minutes
Have you ever wanted to use a clean, professional custom domain name with Azure API Management instead of the long default Azure URL?
In this video, I walk step-by-step through exactly how I set up a custom domain for Azure API Management using Cloudflare, and the best part — I do it completely for free, including SSL.
I show how to take a default API Management hostname and turn it into something clean and production-ready, like api.yclouds.com, using Cloudflare’s free DNS and origin SSL certificates. This works even on the API Management Consumption tier, which makes it a fantastic option for demos, side projects, and cost-conscious production workloads.
What I cover in this video:
How Cloudflare provides free SSL certificates for Azure API Management
Creating an Origin Server Certificate in Cloudflare
Generating a PFX file using OpenSSL on Windows
Adding a custom domain to Azure API Management
Configuring the required CNAME DNS record
Testing the custom domain using Postman
I also walk through installing OpenSSL on Windows, setting environment variables, and explain why you need to bring your own certificate right now instead of auto-generating one in Azure.
If you’re building APIs on Azure and want a cleaner, more professional endpoint without extra cost, this setup is incredibly powerful and surprisingly simple.
00:00 – Introduction: Free Custom Domain & SSL for Azure API Management
01:11 – Creating a Free Origin SSL Certificate in Cloudflare
02:28 – Why You Need OpenSSL to Generate a PFX File on Windows
02:46 – Installing OpenSSL on Windows (Step-by-Step)
03:18 – Adding OpenSSL to Windows PATH Environment Variables
03:43 – Creating a PFX Certificate Using OpenSSL
04:25 – Setting Up a Custom Domain & SSL in Azure API Management
06:01 – Configuring DNS (CNAME Record) in Cloudflare
07:40 – Verifying Custom Domain & DNS Configuration in Azure Portal
08:04 – Testing the Azure API Management Custom Domain in Postman
08:18 – Conclusion: Free SSL + Custom Domain on APIM Consumption Tier
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