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The WordPress on App Service create flow offers a streamlined process to set up your site along with all the necessary Azure resources. Let’s learn more about add-ins that can enhance your WordPress experience and help you decide which ones to opt for.

Deploying WordPress on App Service is a breeze thanks to the ARM template approach, which ties together Azure applications to ensure a seamless experience for developers. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the create flow, this guide will demystify these additional settings and help you make informed choices.

Add-ins tab

1. Managed Identity: Say goodbye to managing credentials! Managed Identities provide secure access to Azure resources without storing sensitive credentials. Enabling this option creates a user-assigned managed identity, configured with App Service to access Azure DB for MySQL and storage accounts. You can also configure this manually if you prefer. Learn more
   
   
   
   


2. Email with Azure Communication Services: Emails are crucial for WordPress functionality, from password resets to admin notifications. Since SMTP is blocked in Azure App Service, Azure Communication Services handle email management seamlessly. You can configure this manually if needed. Learn more
   
   
   
   


3. Azure CDN: Improve performance and security with Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN). It uses a distributed network of servers to store cached content close to end users, enhancing speed and reliability. Manual configuration is also an option. Learn more
   
   
   
   


4. Azure Front Door: Like Azure CDN, Azure Front Door accelerates your web application by reducing response times and caching content at edge servers. While CDN is simpler to use, Azure Front Door offers advanced features like WAF and will replace Azure CDN by 2027. You can choose an existing profile or configure it manually. Learn more
   
   
   
   


5. Azure Blob Storage: Store and access images, videos, and other files with Azure Blob Storage, reducing the load on your web server and improving performance. Learn more
   
   
   
   

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1. Virtual Network: Configure IP address ranges, subnets, route tables, gateways, and security settings with Virtual Networks. You can select an existing VNET or create a new one, ensuring enough space for subnets.
   
   
   
   

Deployment tab

1. Staging Slot: Test your changes safely before deploying them to production with a staging site. This reduces the risk of disruptions and is easy to set up during deployment. Learn more
   
   
   
   


2. High Availability: Available with Premium Hosting plans, High Availability ensures redundancy across availability zones, protecting your service against zone-level failures and ensuring business continuity. This cannot be enabled post-deployment. Learn more
   
   
   
   

Ready to Deploy?

The WordPress on App Service create experience simplifies the deployment of Azure resources required for WordPress. For advanced options, consider using the ARM template. Create your WordPress site today!

Support and Feedback

We’re here to help! If you need any assistance, feel free to open a support request through the Microsoft Azure portal. New support request – Microsoft Azure

For more details about our offering, check out the announcement on the General Availability of WordPress on Azure App Service in the Microsoft Tech Community. Announcing the General Availability of WordPress on Azure App Service – Microsoft Tech Community.

We value your feedback and ideas on how we can improve WordPress on Azure App Service. Share your thoughts and suggestions on our Community page Post idea · Community (azure.com) or report any issues on our GitHub repository Issues · Azure/wordpress-linux-appservice (github.com).

Alternatively, you can start a conversation with us by emailing at wordpressonazure@microsoft.com.