How to Integrate Azure CDN with Web Apps: A Step-by-Step Guide

Boost your Azure Web App’s performance by integrating it with Azure CDN! This guide walks you through setting up a CDN profile , creating an endpoint , configuring custom domains & caching , and optimizing performance & security . Follow these steps to accelerate content delivery and enhance user experience. 1. Prerequisites An Azure account with an active subscription. A deployed Azure Web App . Basic familiarity with Azure Portal . 2. Create an Azure Web App (if not already created) If you don’t have a Web App yet, follow these steps: Go to Azure Portal → App Services → Create . Fill in: Subscription : Select your subscription. Resource Group : Create a new or select an existing one. Name : Unique name (e.g., mywebapp123.azurewebsites.net ). Publish : Code or Docker Container. Runtime Stack : Choose the appropriate one (e.g., .NET, Java, Node.js). Region : Select a region near your audience. Click Review + Create → Create . Wait for deployment and click Go to resourc...