It has become a lot easier lately, check out this link https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/scheduler/ to create a scheduled task in the new Azure Scheduler. There is a basic Free level, as well as some paid options, but I think this is exactly what many of us were looking for. This is a great solution to run URLs with GET, POST, PUT, DELETE requests.
Just follow the simple instructions. Starting with the Scheduler selection in the Azure Control Panel app menu:

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