5_SetupKeyVault.md

Step 5: Setup the Key Vault and Store secrets/keys

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Last updated: 2026-04-07

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Step 1: Create an Azure Key Vault

1. Sign in to Azure Portal: Go to the Azure portal and sign in with your Azure account.
2. Create a Key Vault:
   • From the Azure portal menu, select Create a resource.
   • In the Search box, type Key Vault and select Key Vault from the results.
   • Click Create.

• Fill in the required details:
  • Name: A unique name for your Key Vault.
  • Subscription: Select your Azure subscription.
  • Resource Group: Select an existing resource group or create a new one.
  • Location: Choose the Azure region.
• Click Review + create and then Create.

Step 2: Store Secrets and Keys

1. Add a Secret:
   • Navigate to your Key Vault in the Azure portal.
   • In the left-hand menu, select Secrets.
   • Click + Generate/Import.
   • Fill in the details:
     • Upload options: Select Manual.
     • Name: Enter a name for the secret (e.g., storage-account-key).
     • Value: Enter the value of the secret (e.g., your storage account key).
   • Click Create.

2. Add a Key:
   • In the Key Vault menu, select Keys.
   • Click + Generate/Import.
   • Fill in the details:
     • Options: Select Generate.
     • Name: Enter a name for the key (e.g., encryption-key).
   • Click Create.

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