Is it possible to add custom authentication on python based azure function

Question

I have developed API using python based azure function. I have come across a situation where I have to implement custom JWT authentication and authorization middleware to the API.

• The only possible option I have found so far is to use application level python worker extension THIS

Questions:
2. Is it possible to use application level python worker extension for authentication and authorization
3. Is there another alternative way to implement authentication and authorization to python based azure function

Note:

• function app in isolation and azure API management due to associated cost.
• Easy auth is also not appropriate

Answer 1

Hi @Yugesh KC ,

Since you are not interested in Easy auth. You will have to create python worker extension and implement the custom JWT authentication and authorization.

Please refer to the below documents for reference, I cant find any specific documentation related to authentication though.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/develop-python-worker-extensions?tabs=linux%2Cpypi

https://github.com/Azure-Samples/python-worker-extension-timer

Hope this helps! Feel free to reach out to me if you have any queries or concerns.