how to test/debug the bot using remote endpoint - emulation

I developed a bot on my machine (http://localhost:3999), and it is published on some endpoint "http://botone-np-webapp.azurewebsites.net/api/messages" using WebChat channel i can use it. I would like to test and debug "http://botone-np-webapp.azurewebsites.net/api/messages" instead of localhost:3999/api/messages.
I have provided the MicrosoftAppId and Micsodoftpassword also. but not working, in emulator.
how do I test this in emulator.?

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Deploy my bot service to Azure as a web app.
Create a Bot Channels registration, config my bot-message endpoint and Note Microsoft App ID:
Create a new secret, and note its value by clicking "Manage" Link:
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