How to Create Microsoft Azure Storage Containers
- ...
- Add Container
- Name
- Anonymous access level: Container
- Create
How to Use Microsoft Storage Explorer
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How to Configure & Connect Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer to Microsoft Azure Storage Container
- Open Storage Container
- Azure > Storage Accounts > Storage Center > File Storage > Azure Files > Resource (tab)
- Then click on the Storage Account. (Example: ksiimages)
- Then click Data Storage > Containers > then you can see the Containers
- Generate a SAS (token and URL) to use to connect to the Storage Container in Azure Storage Explorer
- Looking at the Container click the ... (3 dots) > Generate SAS
- Select Permision (select all that apply, in order to either view and/or add (such as when we upload pictures or other files)
- Select Expiration (Expiry) Date and Time
- (Optional) Select Allowed IP Addresses
- Select Allowed Protocols (HTTPS and HTTP)
- Click Generate SAS token and URL
- Click the COPY icon on far left of the Blob SAS URL (to copy for use below)
- Open Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer
- Top left (explorer)
- NOTE: Login on first attempt.
- In the Tree
- Azure Subscription (name?) > Storage Accounts
- Right-click on Storage Accounts > Connect to Azure Storage > Blob Container or Directory
- How will you connect? (Anonymous) > Next
- Name:
- Blob Container Directory URL: PASTE the Blob SAS URL copied in the steps above.
- IMPORTANT: CLOSE AND REOPEN the EXPORER in order to UPLOAD files.
