Azure Bandwidth
Azure Bandwidth provides outbound data transfer for Azure resources with a limited free monthly allowance. · Azure · Networking
Overview
Azure Bandwidth offers the first 100 GB/month of outbound data transfer free, suitable for low-traffic apps, testing, and learning on Azure. Monitor usage to avoid overage charges.
Good fit
Use when you need limited outbound data transfer for small apps, tests, or prototypes on Azure.
- prototyping
- testing
- low-traffic sites
- learning
Not a fit
Avoid if your workload regularly exceeds 100 GB/month outbound data or requires predictable, capped costs.
- high-traffic production
- large file transfers
- strict cost controls
Quickstart · 5 steps
- Sign up for an Azure account and verify your identity.
- Create a resource (e.g., VM, App Service) in the Azure portal.
- Configure your resource to send outbound data (e.g., serve a website or API).
- Monitor bandwidth usage in the Azure portal to stay within the free tier.
- Set up billing alerts to avoid unexpected charges.
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