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How Do I Download Files from Azure Web App?

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Downloading files from an Azure Web App depends on the specific scenario. Here are some common methods:

1. Downloading Files Through the Azure Portal

  • Navigate to your Web App in the Azure Portal: Access the Azure portal and select your Web App.
  • Go to the "Deployment Center": Find the "Deployment Center" section within the Web App's settings.
  • Choose "Deployment Credentials": Click on "Deployment Credentials" to access the credentials for your Web App.
  • Download the deployment package: Locate the deployment package, usually a zip file containing your website's files, and download it.

2. Downloading Files Through FTP or SFTP

  • Enable FTP or SFTP access: Within your Web App's configuration, enable FTP/SFTP access.
  • Use an FTP client: Choose an FTP client like Filezilla or WinSCP.
  • Connect using the provided credentials: Connect to your Web App's FTP/SFTP server using the credentials from the Azure portal.
  • Navigate to the desired directory and download files: Browse the directories and download the files you need.

3. Downloading Files Through Azure DevOps

  • Use Azure DevOps pipelines: Create a pipeline in Azure DevOps to deploy your Web App.
  • Configure the pipeline to download files: Add a task to the pipeline that downloads the files from the Web App's storage.
  • Run the pipeline: Trigger the pipeline to download the files to your desired location.

4. Downloading Files Through Azure Storage

  • Store files in Azure Storage: If your Web App uses Azure Storage for file storage, you can directly download files from the storage account.
  • Use the Azure Storage Explorer: Utilize the Azure Storage Explorer to browse and download files from your storage account.
  • Utilize the Azure Storage SDK: Use the appropriate Azure Storage SDK (for your language) to programmatically download files.

The method you choose depends on your specific needs and the way your files are stored within the Azure Web App.

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