az network vnet-gateway adds identity parameters and subgroup
Introduced 2026-02-03 · score 0.94
HOW TO USE IT
When a deployment workflow needs identity settings on an existing virtual network gateway, assign them with `az network vnet-gateway identity assign`.
az network vnet-gateway identity assign --resource-group <resource-group> --name <gateway-name> --mi-system-assignedaz network vnet-gateway identity assign --resource-group <resource-group> --name <gateway-name> --mi-user-assigned <identity-resource-id>WHY THIS HELPS
Configure a virtual network gateway in a repository deployment workflow that uses identity settings.
REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS
- Version: 2.83.0
- --name / -n (required): Name of the VNet gateway.
- --resource-group / -g (required): Name of the resource group.
- --mi-system-assigned / --system-assigned: Set the system managed identity.
- --mi-user-assigned / --user-assigned: Set user managed identities; supports shorthand, JSON-file, and YAML-file syntax.
FIRST-PARTY EVIDENCE
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/release-notes-azure-cli#february-03-2026
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cli/azure/network/vnet-gateway/identity?view=azure-cli-latest
Check the installed version and the source before using it. Entry JSON