In this article we will go step by step to create WordPress Blog using Azure Web App in Azure Classic Portal. Web App is a part of Azure App Service. WordPress on azure is very cost effective, easy to install,and scalable.Aall WordPress pluginsare available and secure. By default it is using MySQL as a database. Also we can use SQL Database for database.

Prerequisites
You Will learn:
  • ​How to Create WordPress Blog,
  • Ready templates available in Web App from gallery option
  • Installation of WordPress on Azure
  • Create MySQL Database for WordPress
How to Install WordPress on Azure
Step 1: Navigate to Azure Classic Portal & sing in using Azure Subscription credentials.

Step 2: Click on + NEW, COMPUTE, WEB APP, FROM GALLERY



Step 3: Select "BLOGS" from left side & it will display supported templates available on azure. Click on "WordPress".


Step 4: Configure Web App options available,
  • Enter WordPress Blog url
  • Create new MySQL database
  • Create New or existing App Service Plan
  • Choose region from list


Step 5: After entering all details it will ask for creating a new MySQL database. Enter database name & also select region of database.



Select the checkbox at the bottom of the window to agree the ClearDBs usage terms & conditions for your hosted MySQL database. Then click on complete button.

Step 6: Wait for few seconds. WordPress installation process going on Azure.





Step 7: Now click on WordPress url



Choose Preferred Language



Step 8: Enter blog title, Username, Password, Email id (for recover password of wordpress). Click on "Install WordPress" button





Step 9: Enter WordPress Username, Password & click on Login button.



WordPress Blog Dashboard


Now type wordpress blog url in another browser ex. http://wordpressblog.azurewebsites.net



Also it is responsive so it will adjust according to Mobile screen,



Congratulations, your WordPress Blog is ready using Web App on Microsoft Azure!
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