GitHub-hosted runners are great for most workflows but sometimes, you need more control. Whether it’s for custom dependencies, persistent storage, or cost optimization, self-hosted runners on Azure offer a powerful alternative.
In this guide, we’ll walk through deploying a GitHub Actions self-hosted runner on an Azure VM, step by step.
Pre-requisites
Before you begin, ensure you have:
A GitHub repository or organiza...
Published May 13, 2025
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