A Step-by-Step Guide: Hosting a Static Website on Azure Blob Storage
Published: 2023-06-24 08:02:54

we are in an era of digital presence,where having a website has become an essential aspect of any business or personal brand. Azure Blob Storage, a cloud-based object storage solution provided by Microsoft Azure, offers a cost-effective and reliable way to host static websites. In this blog post, we'll walk you through the process of hosting a static website on Azure Blob Storage, enabling you to share your content with the world.

Step 1: Create an Azure Storage Account:
To begin, you need an Azure Storage account to host your static website. If you don't have an Azure subscription, you can sign up for a free account. Once you have an account, navigate to the Azure portal and create a new Storage Account.See the link for more information [create an Azure storage](https://dev.to/henryclouddg/guide-to-create-an-azure-storage-account-blob-storage-3dhi)

Step 2: Enable the Static Website feature:
Once your Storage Account is created, go to the "Static website" blade under the "Settings" section. Enable the static website feature by specifying the index document name (e.g., "index.html") and, optionally, the error document path. This allows Azure to serve the specified index page when a user visits your website.

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Step 3: Upload your website content:
Now, you can upload your website content to the Azure Blob Storage web container which will be automatically created under the container section and labelled as $web.Now navigate to it and upload your HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other static files. Make sure to include the index.html file as specified in the static website configuration.

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Step 4: Set the container's access level:
To make your website content publicly accessible, you need to set the container's access level. In the container's "Access policy" blade, select the "Blob (anonymous read access for blobs only)" option. This allows anyone to view the files in the container without requiring authentication.

Step 5: Configure a custom domain (optional):
If you want to use a custom domain for your static website, you can configure it in the Azure portal. Under the "Static website" blade, find the "Custom domain" section, enter your domain name, and follow the provided instructions to set up the required DNS records.

Step 6: Verify and access your website:
After completing the previous steps, your static website should be ready to go. Azure Blob Storage provides you with a URL (e.g., https://yourstorageaccount.z22.web.core.windows.net) to access your website. You can test the website by opening the URL in a web browser and navigating through the pages.

Conclusion:
Hosting a static website on Azure Blob Storage is a straightforward process that provides a cost-effective and scalable solution for sharing your content with the world. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can quickly get your static website up and running on the Azure cloud platform. Embrace the power of Azure Blob Storage to showcase your brand, blog, or portfolio efficiently and reliably.