To upgrade your Azure App Service plan from the Free (F1) tier to a paid tier that allows for custom domains, follow these steps:
- Log in to the Azure portal: Go to Azure portal and sign in with your account.
- Navigate to your App Service: In the search bar at the top, enter the name of your App Service and select it from the results.
- Scale up your App Service:
- In your App Service management page, look for the Settings section in the sidebar menu and select Scale up (App Service plan).
- You will see different pricing tiers. Choose a tier that supports custom domains (e.g., Basic or higher).
- Select the checkbox for the desired tier (like Basic B1) and click Select. Wait for the app update to complete.
- Upgrade your SQL Database: If your SQL Database is also on the Free tier, you will need to upgrade it similarly. Navigate to your SQL Database in the Azure portal, and look for the option to scale or change the pricing tier.
- Confirm the changes: After upgrading, ensure that both your App Service and SQL Database are on the appropriate tiers that support custom domains.
Once you have completed these steps, you will be able to configure your custom domain for your Azure App Service.
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