Describes how to create a new client secret in Azure AD for the purpose of authentication.

To create a new client secret in Azure AD:

Prerequisites

  • Ensure you have an Azure subscription. If not, create a free account.

Procedure

  1. Log in to your Microsoft Azure account.
    The Microsoft Azure home screen appears.
  2. Select Azure Active Directory > App registrations.
  3. On the Owned applications tab, click on your registered VCO application.
  4. Go to Certificates & secrets > New client secret.
    The Add a client secret screen appears.
  5. Provide details such as description and expiry value for the secret and click Add.

Results

The client secret is created for the registered application.

Note: Copy and save the new client secret value to be used during the IaaS subscription in VCO.

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