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.. _azureblobstorage:

Setup an Azure Blob
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* Using Azure portal search for **Storage accounts**

    * Click on **'+Add'** to create a new storage account by entering the relevant config details


    * Once the Account is setup, select 'Containers' from the Overview page, Now select **'+Container'** to create a new blob container - giving it a name when prompted


    * After the blob is created, please create 'directory' inside this blob for your artifacts. To do this simply select the blob and create a new directory
    
        *Note: The blob directory will be visible in the portal only after a file exists*

* Create Access key for the storage account

    * Go to the main page for your storage account, Security + networking

    * Select **'Access Keys'**, generate a key and copy both the key and connection string for later use

* Specify endpoint URL as follows

    **wasbs://<your azure container name>@<your azure storage account>.blob.core.windows.net/<you azure artifact folder name>**