How to Create a Key Vault Using the Microsoft Azure portal

Introduction

In the age of digital security, creating a Key Vault in Microsoft Azure is essential. Azure Key Vault is a vital tool for securely managing keys, secrets, and certificates. In this article, I'll walk you through the simple steps to create a Key Vault using the Microsoft Azure portal, strengthening your cloud security effortlessly.

Step 1. Sign in to the azure portal via https://portal.azure.com/.

Step 2. Navigate to Directories + subscriptions and select the relevant subscription.

Step 3. Click on Create a resource from the Home page.

Step 4. Type “Key vault” in the search bar, then select Key Vault.

Step 5. Click on Create button to get started with creating the key vault.

Step 6. In the new window, select the relevant subscription and the resource group. Then you will have to provide a name, select a region, and a pricing tier for the key vault that you are going to create.

You can also see the recovery options. The "soft delete" option in Azure Key Vault allows you to recover or permanently delete key vaults and their secrets within a specified retention period.

"Days to retain deleted vaults" determines how long deleted key vaults and secrets are kept before they can be permanently deleted.

"Purge protection" in Azure Key Vault, when enabled, enforces a mandatory retention period for deleted key vaults and their objects, preventing their permanent deletion during that period.

Now you can click on Review + create button, it will display a summary of the details that you have entered.

Step 7. After reviewing the summary, you can click on the Create button.

Step 8. Now your key vault deployment is successfully completed.

Summary

Microsoft Azure's Key Vault is a crucial resource for enhancing digital security by securely managing keys, secrets, and certificates. This article provides a concise guide on creating a Key Vault through the Microsoft Azure portal, empowering you to bolster your cloud security quickly and effectively.