- Azure for US Government
Trusted AI and Cloud for US Government Missions
Run your mission on authorized clouds, from unclassified to Top Secret and from headquarters to the tactical edge.
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Overview
Built for the mission, secured by design
What your agency can expect from Azure for US Government.
Compliance and security built in
Across unclassified and classified workloads, Azure products and solutions give agencies the security and governance building blocks identity and access controls with Microsoft Entra ID, posture management and threat detection with Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and policy enforcement with Azure Policy. You configure and operate them to meet your agency's requirements.
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AI for your mission
Run AI at every classification level, from unclassified to Top Secret. Build agents and AI apps where your data lives, with the security and governance your mission demands.
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Trusted cloud options ensuring your data stays in the US
Authorized Azure Clouds available for US government have options to run in dedicated US datacenters with encryption validated to FIPS 140 to help protect the integrity and privacy of your data.
How it works
Modernize and migrate with confidence
Move from on-premises to an authorized US government cloud and modernize with cloud-native services as you go, helping the migration process run as smoothly as possible.
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Unified security across your estate
Help protect mission data with Zero Trust and AI-driven threat protection across your cloud estate, so your security can help keep pace with your mission.
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Clouds
Clouds for every classification level
Azure Overview Azure Commercial Azure Government Azure Government Secret Azure Government Top Secret
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Find the right cloud for your workload
Compare Azure cloud options based on service breadth, data residency, and classification needs.
FedRAMP High, StateRAMP High, HIPAA, DFARS
DoD SRG Impact Levels IL2, IL4, IL5, and IL6 (PA)
ICD 503/705, JSIG Protection Level 3 (PL-3)
ITAR, IRS 1075, CJIS, 400+ federal agency ATOs
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Broad capabilities for civilian government workloads
Azure Commercial Cloud offers a wide set of Azure services and AI solutions for workloads that don't require US data residency.
FedRAMP High P-ATO (JAB), StateRAMP High
DoD IL2 (PA)
FIPS 140 validated encryption
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For workloads that need US data residency
Azure Government provides a dedicated US cloud for agencies and partners handling Controlled Unclassified Information and other sensitive workloads.
FedRAMP High P-ATO (JAB), StateRAMP High
DoD IL2, IL4, and IL5 (PA)
CJIS, ITAR, IRS 1075, NIST 800-171, HIPAA, FIPS 140
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For Secret classified workloads
Azure Government Secret provides dedicated US air-gapped regions for agencies and partners handling Secret data, with direct SIPRNet connectivity.
DoD IL6 (PA)
ICD 503 ATO; JSIG PL-3 ATO
Operations by cleared US citizens
To learn more, please reach out to your Microsoft account representative.
For Top Secret classified workloads
Azure Government Top Secret provides dedicated US air-gapped regions with native connectivity to classified networks for national security work involving Top Secret data.
ICD 503 ATO; facilities accredited to ICD 705
JSIG PL-3 ATO
Operations by cleared US citizens
To learn more, please reach out to your Microsoft account representative.
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Use cases
Advance your mission
Wherever you serve, see what's possible with Azure for US Government.
Defense Intelligence Community Federal civilian State and local governments
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AI
Accelerate decision advantage
Modernize intelligence and optimize mission planning execution with trusted AI.
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Security
Protect classified data at scale
Help detect, respond to, and recover from advanced threats with AI-driven security built on Zero Trust.
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Edge
Operate at the tactical edge
Extend Azure to connected, disconnected, and DDIL (Denied, Disrupted, Intermittent, and Limited) environments.
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AI
Operationalize AI-driven intelligence
Put AI to work, turning all source data into dissemination-ready intelligence.
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Security
Unify your cyber defense
Defend against AI-enabled adversaries and insider threats to keep your data secured.
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Data
Synthesize data into actionable insights
Realize value from data with trusted AI for intelligence work up to Top Secret.
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AI
Modernize service operations
Digitize casework and help improve citizen services with AI-assisted workflows.
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Security
Build a secured cloud foundation
Run federal missions on a trusted cloud platform with Zero Trust and integrated identity.
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Data
Put agency data to work with AI
Unify your agency's data and apply AI to accelerate decisions and help improve outcomes.
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AI
Use AI to Modernize operations
Put AI to work to help automate permitting, licensing, and casework.
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Security
Secure critical data
Help protect residents and critical systems with Zero Trust and AI-driven security.
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Data
Enhance program decisions
Connect data and apply AI to improve decisions in safety, transit, and finance.
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CUSTOMER STORIES
See how agencies achieve more with Azure
Across the US government, agencies and their partners use Azure to help modernize operations, strengthen security, and serve the public.
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Azure OpenAI
Foundry Models
Dynamics 365 Customer Service
Microsoft Power Platform
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Solv eliminates 98% of clerical errors with Dynamics 365 Business CentralSolv improved report accuracy and efficiency by switching to Dynamics 365 Business Central, saving 40 man-hours monthly and enhancing financial controls.
Products
Dynamics 365 Business Central
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Syensqo.AI leverages Azure OpenAI Service to develop SyGPT chatbot in record timeSyensqo.AI, a division of the Belgian science and technology leader Syensqo, has developed SyGPT, an advanced AI chatbot using Azure OpenAI Service.
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Azure
Azure AI Services
Azure Cosmos DB
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News
What's new for Azure Government
Recent Microsoft investments that help US government agencies and partners achieve more.
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Powering DOE's Genesis Mission
A $60M commitment and new SPARK hub to accelerate AI for science across DOE's labs.
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Confidential computing updates
Latest confidential computing updates for US government clouds and classified environments.
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GPT-5.2 in Secret and Top Secret
GPT-5.2 reasoning capabilities are available in classified Azure Government clouds.
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Tech Community
Azure Local generally available
Run Azure infrastructure and AI at your own sites. Manage them from Azure Government.
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Products
Mission-ready Azure products and services for US government
Explore solutions designed for workloads that range from unclassified to Top Secret that help you achieve more for your mission.
Microsoft Foundry
The unified platform to design, evaluate, and ship generative AI apps and agents.
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Azure AI
Build, ground, and scale AI apps and agents with the full portfolio of Azure AI models, tools, and services.
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GitHub Copilot
An AI pair programmer that works in your editor, suggesting whole lines or entire functions as you code.
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Azure Local
Extend Azure services and AI to your own hardware for missions at connected, disconnected, and air-gapped sites.
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Azure Arc
Manage on-premises, multicloud, and edge resources from Azure with unified governance and security.
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Azure Enclave
Preconfigured, isolated landing zones that help agencies establish secure, governed environments for sensitive workloads.
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Azure confidential computing
Hardware-backed trusted execution environments help protect data and AI models while in use.
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Azure Machine Learning
Build and deploy models end to end with MLOps and responsible AI tools.
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Microsoft Fabric
Unify data engineering, analytics, and AI/ML on one AI-powered, lakehouse-based platform.
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Microsoft for US Government
Want to learn more beyond Azure?
Explore Microsoft productivity, and AI solutions for US government.
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Resources
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Go deeper on how to buy, compliance, AI, and mission outcomes for US government.
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Contract vehicles
Buy Azure through JWCC, C2E, GSA, NASA SEWP, and other federal contract vehicles.
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Partners
Find a partner
Connect with cloud solution providers and licensing partners serving US government.
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GSA OneGov agreement
See how the agreement supports AI adoption across government.
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Marketplace
Azure Government Marketplace
Find and deploy government-ready solutions from Microsoft partners.
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Service Trust Portal
Audit reports and compliance packages for your agency ATO.
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Compare clouds
Compare Azure Government and Azure Commercial by classification and authorization.
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Confidential computing
Learn how confidential computing can help protect data in use across government scenarios.
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Reference
Compliance offerings
FedRAMP, DoD IL, CJIS, ITAR, and more for Azure Government.
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Azure OpenAI for government
Models authorized across all US Government classification levels.
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GPT-5.2 in classified clouds
Use frontier reasoning AI in Secret and Top Secret clouds.
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Reference
Foundry models for government
See which Azure OpenAI and Microsoft Foundry Models are available in Azure Government.
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Hyperscale AI compute
NVIDIA H200 GPUs power secure AI in classified clouds.
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Defense and intelligence
Secure AI, compute, and cybersecurity for national security missions.
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Solutions
Federal civilian
Modernize systems and protect data for federal civilian agencies.
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Solutions
State and local government
Secure cloud and AI to modernize operations and services for state and local agencies.
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Stories
Government customer stories
See how agencies succeed with Azure for US Government.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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How is Azure Government different from commercial Azure?
Azure Government runs in dedicated US datacenters with US data residency for workloads that require it. It adds government-specific authorizations that might limit the breadth of Azure services and AI available. If you want the broadest set of Azure services and the newest AI solutions, you may want to explore Azure Commercial if that’s an option.
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What authorizations does each cloud hold?
Some example authorizations for each cloud: Azure Government holds FedRAMP High P-ATO (JAB) and DoD IL2, IL4, and IL5 (PA); Azure Government Secret holds DoD IL6 (PA), ICD 503 ATO, and JSIG PL-3 ATO, with direct SIPRNet connectivity; Azure Government Top Secret holds ICD 503 ATO and JSIG PL-3 ATO, with facilities accredited to ICD 705.
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Who is eligible to use Azure Government?
Azure Government is for US federal, state, local, and tribal government entities and their solution providers, plus contractors that hold or process government data. Microsoft validates eligibility before access is provisioned.
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Is Azure OpenAI available in classified clouds?
Yes. Azure OpenAI in Microsoft Foundry Models is available across US Government data classification levels, including Secret and Top Secret, for copilots and agents where your data lives.
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Which federal contract vehicles can I use?
You can acquire Microsoft and Azure through JWCC for DoD, GSA Multiple Award Schedule (SIN 518210C), NASA SEWP, NITAAC, GSA Alliant, and Commercial Cloud Enterprise (C2E) for the Intelligence Community, among others.
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Can I run Azure and AI at the edge or disconnected?
Yes. Azure Local extends Azure services and AI to your own hardware, including connected, disconnected, and DDIL environments.
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How do I request a trial of Azure Government?
Request an Azure Government free trial through the intake form below. After Microsoft validates your eligibility as a US government entity, you can create a subscription and start building. For Azure Government Secret and Azure Government Top Secret, contact your Microsoft account representative.
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Where does my data reside, and who can access it?
It depends on the environment. For example, in Azure Government, your data stays in dedicated US datacenters with encryption validated to FIPS 140. You control access through your own identity, encryption, and compliance settings.
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- [1] Not all products, features, or compliance offerings (including certifications and accreditations) are available in every cloud environment. Availability and accreditation varies by cloud environment, region and deployment configuration, and depends on customer's configuration and use.