To create an Azure app ID, you need to register an application in Azure Active Directory (Azure AD). This process involves creating a representation of your application in Azure AD, allowing it to interact with Azure resources.
Here's a step-by-step guide:
1. Sign in to Azure Portal
Navigate to the Azure Portal and sign in using your Azure account credentials.
2. Access Azure Active Directory
In the Azure portal, search for Azure Active Directory and select it from the search results.
3. Navigate to App Registrations
Within Azure Active Directory, click on App registrations from the left-hand menu.
4. Register a New Application
Click on New registration to initiate the app registration process.
5. Configure App Registration Details
- Name: Provide a descriptive name for your application. This will be used to identify your app in Azure AD.
- Supported account types: Choose the account types that will be able to use your application. Options include accounts in this organizational directory only, accounts in any organizational directory, or personal Microsoft accounts.
- Redirect URI (optional): If your application requires a redirect URI, specify it here. This is typically used for web applications that utilize OAuth 2.0 for authentication.
6. Create the App Registration
Click on Register to create the app registration.
7. Obtain App ID
Once the registration is complete, you will be presented with an overview of your application. The Application (client) ID is displayed on this page. This ID uniquely identifies your application within Azure AD.
8. Manage Application Settings
You can further configure your application settings, including permissions, secrets, and certificates, by clicking on Manage in the left-hand menu.
Example: Creating an App ID for a Web Application
Let's say you are building a web application that needs to access data from an Azure SQL database. To enable this, you would need to register an app ID in Azure AD.
- Name:
MyWebApp - Supported account types: Accounts in this organizational directory only
- Redirect URI:
https://www.example.com/callback
This would create an app ID that allows your web application to interact with the Azure SQL database, using the specified redirect URI for authentication.
Practical Insights
- App IDs are essential for applications that need to authenticate with Azure services, access Azure resources, or interact with other applications using Azure AD.
- When registering an app ID, carefully choose the supported account types and redirect URI based on your application's requirements.
- You can manage and update your app ID settings at any time through the Azure portal.
