> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://sheldonfish.gitbook.io/azurewebserver/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://sheldonfish.gitbook.io/azurewebserver/1.-create-a-ubuntu-vm-on-azure.md).

# 1. Create a Ubuntu VM on Azure

This part is for new Azure users.

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Before everything else, you will need to have a Microsoft Azure account which you can setup from <https://azure.microsoft.com> and sign in.
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#### From the Dashboard page, click "Create resources" and search "Ubuntu", find 'Ubuntu Server 16.04 LTS' (Long Term Support) and click it. This leads to a similar page shown below:&#x20;

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#### Leave default deployment model as "Resource Manager", click "Create" and configure the basic setting as shown below:&#x20;

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#### Enter a name you want for your virtual machine (e.g. Ubuntu16), and a public key file (.pub) in ssh-rsa format. Or you can choose to set a password instead for now.  Pick a  subscription you have (e.g. Free Trial), as well as a new or existing Resource group (this can be used to set rules, polices, e.g. set to open port 80) and a data-center location you prefer.&#x20;

#### Now pick a size that fits the need (e.g. the Basic B1s - 1GB RAM 4GB Local SSD):&#x20;

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#### And configure the optional features, where you can set the Public IP address as Static (optional), select "SSH(22)" as public inbound ports and leave the rest as default: &#x20;

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#### In the summary page, review your configuration choices, then click "Create" . Give a minute to Azure to create the VM,  and once it's done you'll see it on your Dashboard.&#x20;

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