Azure Blob Storage Connection Requirements
This document outlines the information required to connect to Azure Blob Storage using Access Key authentication.
Authentication Method
Storage Account Access Key
Information Required
1. Storage Account Name
Example: useruploadsstg
How to find: Azure Portal → Storage Accounts → Select Account → Overview
2. Container Name
Example: testing
How to find: Storage Account → Containers
3. Path Prefix (Optional)
Folder path inside container.
Example: data
Leave empty if accessing container root.
4. Access Key
Storage account key (Key1 or Key2).
How to find: Storage Account → Security + networking → Access keys → Show → Copy Key1
IMPORTANT: Copy the Key value only, not the connection string.
Required Permissions
The Access Key grants full storage account access.
No additional IAM role assignment required.
Security Best Practices
- Avoid using Access Keys in production if possible
- Prefer Managed Identity where supported
- Rotate keys periodically
- Store keys securely (e.g., Key Vault)