Sign in into the **Microsoft Azure Portal**

Type **Key vaults** in the search bar and click on the **Key vaults** to view the Key vaults dashboard

**What are Key vaults?**\
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In Azure, Key Vaults are secure repositories for managing sensitive information such as secrets, encryption keys, and certificates. They help enhance data protection by providing secure storage, controlled access, and audit logging for cryptographic keys and secrets used by cloud applications and services.

On the **Key vaults** dashboard click on the **Create** button on the left side

Click on the **Resource group** dropdown and select the resource group **virtual-network-rg** option

**Note:** If you do not have a Resource group, you can create one by clicking on the **Create new** link option

Scroll to the **Key vault name** section and give Name as "**my-key-vault-in28minutes**"

Scroll to the **Pricing tier** section and select the option **Standard**

Scroll the page and click on the **Review + create** button

After the Validation is successfully passed, scroll the page and click on the **Create** button

After the deployment is completed click on the **Go to resource** button

Congratulations on successfully creating an Azure Key Vault!

**my-key-vault-in28minutes** wizard will open, here you can view all the details and configurations of the Key Vault

**What are Keys in Azure?**\
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In Azure Key Vault, "Keys" are cryptographic keys used for encryption, decryption, signing, and verification of data. They provide a secure means of protecting sensitive information and ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity. Keys stored in Azure Key Vault can be managed centrally, and access to them can be tightly controlled to enhance security.

**Keys** wizard will open, click on the **Generate/import** button to create a new Key in the Azure Key Vault

Click on the **Secrets** from the left bar

**What are the Secrets in Azure Key Vault?**\
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In Azure Key Vault, "Secrets" are sensitive pieces of information, such as passwords, connection strings, or API keys, that are securely stored and managed. Secrets are encrypted at rest and can be accessed by authorized applications or users with proper permissions. Azure Key Vault provides a secure and centralized way to store and manage secrets, helping to enhance security and compliance in cloud applications.

**Secrets** wizard will open, click on the **Generate/import** button to create a new Secret in the Azure Key Vault

Click on the **Certificates** from the left bar

**What are Certificates in Azure Key Vault?**\
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In Azure Key Vault, "Certificates" are digital certificates used for securing communication, authenticating users and devices, and establishing trust in applications and services. Certificates are cryptographic keys paired with identity information and signed by a trusted certificate authority (CA). Azure Key Vault provides a secure and centralized way to store, manage, and deploy certificates, ensuring their confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to store secrets in Azure Key Vault.

Storing Secrets in Azure - Azure Key Vault