Azure Key Vault, a cloud-based service that protects cryptographic secrets and keys utilized by cloud applications and services. Here’s how to set it up:

Step 1: Create Azure Key Vault

1. Sign in to the Azure portal.
2. In the menu on the left select “Create an resource.”
3. Search for “Key Vault” and select it.
4. Click “Create,” then fill in the required information The required information are: Key Vault Name, Resource Group Name and Region.
5. Click “Review + Create” and then “Create” to choose the pricing tier.

Step 2: Create Access Policies

1. In the Key Vault, navigate to the “Access Policies” section.
2. Click on “Add Access Policy” and select the permissions for keys, secrets, and certificates.
3. Choose the principal (user or application) that requires access.
4. Click “Add” then “Save” to make the changes.

Step 3 – Store Secrets

1. In the Key Vault, go to “Secrets” and click “Generate/Import.”
2. Enter a name and a value for your secret (e.g., API keys, connection strings).
3. Click “Create” to store the secret.

Step 4: Access Secrets of the Application

1. Make use of Azure SDKs and REST APIs for accessing secrets programmatically.
2. Check that your application has the proper access permissions configured in the Key Vault. Key Vault.