Create a Functions Application in the Portal

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Create a Functions Application in the Portal

In this lab you'll learn how to use the Azure Portal to create an Azure Functions application, and explore the generated resources such as the storage account and hosting plan. - First you'll use the Azure Portal to create a new Azure Functions account - In the multi-page wizard you'll learn about the options that can be customized when creating a new Azure Functions application - Then you'll navigate to the **resource group** to see all the resources that have been created - Then you'll navigate into the **Azure Functions application** in the portal and look at various settings including the **Function App keys** and **Application Settings**

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Lab Info

Level

Intermediate

Last updated

Sep 25, 2025

Duration

15m

Challenge

Create an Azure Functions Application

Create an Azure Functions Application by using the Azure Portal
Challenge

Explore the created resource group

Navigate into the created resource group to see the resources that have been created
Challenge

Explore the Azure Functions appliction

Navigate into the Azure Functions application in the portal to explore the various settings including Function keys and Application Settings

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