Problem Creating Azure App Service Domain

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Problem Creating Azure App Service Domain

Shaunak Sawant 0

I am trying to buy an Azure App Service Domain for days but it says domain is not available even if it is available on other domain registrars. How can this be solved?

Jerald Felix 18,760 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2025-11-11T02:33:57.2533333+00:00

Hello Shaunak Sawant,

Sounds frustrating Azure App Service Domains can be picky with availability due to their internal checks, even if it's free elsewhere like GoDaddy. Quick fix: Skip buying through Azure and grab it from an external registrar (Porkbun or Namecheap are cheap and reliable), then map it to your App Service via Custom Domains blade—add a CNAME for www and TXT for verification, or use Azure DNS for easier management. If it's a .com/.net, test without "www" first in Azure's buy tool; otherwise, contact Azure support with your subscription ID for a quota tweak. Should be up in 30-60 mins post-DNS prop.

Best Regards,

Jerald Felix

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Jerald Felix 18,760 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2025-11-11T02:33:57.2533333+00:00

Hello Shaunak Sawant,

Sounds frustrating Azure App Service Domains can be picky with availability due to their internal checks, even if it's free elsewhere like GoDaddy. Quick fix: Skip buying through Azure and grab it from an external registrar (Porkbun or Namecheap are cheap and reliable), then map it to your App Service via Custom Domains blade—add a CNAME for www and TXT for verification, or use Azure DNS for easier management. If it's a .com/.net, test without "www" first in Azure's buy tool; otherwise, contact Azure support with your subscription ID for a quota tweak. Should be up in 30-60 mins post-DNS prop.

Best Regards,

Jerald Felix