--- title: "Microsoft Azure Blob Storage" description: "You need to obtain the following information from Azure: On the Microsoft Azure console" url: https://docs.ovhcloud.com/es/guides/public-cloud/data-platform/connectors-sources-blob-storage lang: es lastUpdated: 2026-09-14 --- > For AI agents: the complete documentation index is available at https://docs.ovhcloud.com/es/llms.txt, the full documentation bundle is available at https://docs.ovhcloud.com/es/llms-full.txt. # Microsoft Azure Blob Storage ## Objective The Microsoft Azure Blob Storage connector lets you retrieve files stored in Microsoft Azure's object storage system: [Azure Blob Storage](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/storage/blobs/). ![FB1](/images/public-cloud/data-platform/product/connectors/sources/connectors/blob-storage/picts/blob-store.png) ## Get your access credentials from Azure You need to obtain the following information from Azure: - the name of the Azure storage account to connect to - a key for this storage account - the name of the blob container to connect to ### Get your storage account name and key On the Microsoft Azure console, open the **storage account** that you want to connect to and open the _Access keys_ tab. ![FB1](/images/public-cloud/data-platform/product/connectors/sources/connectors/blob-storage/picts/ABS-name-key.png) Retrieve the following information: - _storage account name_ - _key_ :::warning If you are on a [Dedicated plan](https://docs.ovhcloud.com/es/guides/public-cloud/data-platform/manage-pricing.md#subscriptions-and-billing-accounts) with a self-hosted cluster, you shouldn't connect to the resource group/storage account dedicated to the Platform resources. ::: If you don't have a separate storage account yet, use the below documentation to create one. #### Create a new storage account To create a new [Microsoft Azure storage account](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-account-overview?toc=%2Fazure%2Fstorage%2Fblobs%2Ftoc.json) from the Microsoft Azure console, select _Storage accounts_ and click on **Create**. ![FB1](/images/public-cloud/data-platform/product/connectors/sources/connectors/blob-storage/picts/ABS-add-storage-account.png) Follow the steps to add a storage account filling in the required fields and custom settings. The _storage account name_ will be needed to connect from the Platform. :::warning If you are on a [Dedicated plan](https://docs.ovhcloud.com/es/guides/public-cloud/data-platform/manage-pricing.md#subscriptions-and-billing-accounts) with a self-hosted cluster, you shouldn't use the resource group dedicated to the Platform resources. ::: ![FB1](/images/public-cloud/data-platform/product/connectors/sources/connectors/blob-storage/picts/ABS-add-storage-account2.png) Once your storage account is created, go back to the first steps up above to retrieve its name and key. ### Get your blob container name In the Microsoft Azure console, open the _Storage browser_ tab. ![FB1](/images/public-cloud/data-platform/product/connectors/sources/connectors/blob-storage/picts/ABS-storage-browser.png) In the service account you just used, open the section _Blob containers_. ![FB1](/images/public-cloud/data-platform/product/connectors/sources/connectors/blob-storage/picts/ABS-blob-containers.png) If you have an existing container that you want to use, retrieve its _name_ at this step. Else, create a new container. #### Create a new blob container Click on **Add container**. The _name_ you fill in will be needed to connect from the Platform. ![FB1](/images/public-cloud/data-platform/product/connectors/sources/connectors/blob-storage/picts/ABS-add-blob-container.png) ## Add a Microsoft Azure Blob Storage source on the Platform ### Configuration screen overview Once you have found _Microsoft Azure Blob Storage_ in the **Platform store**, click on _Select_ and you will be able to see the configuration screen as shown below: ![FB2](/images/public-cloud/data-platform/product/connectors/sources/connectors/blob-storage/picts/blob2.png) ### Configuring your source #### Connect to Microsoft Azure Blob Storage When creating the source, you will be required to input the following information : - **Account name**: the name of the storage account obtained [here](#get-your-storage-account-name-and-key) - **Account key**: the key for this storage account obtained [here](#get-your-storage-account-name-and-key) - **Container name**: the name of the blob container obtained [here](#get-your-blob-container-name) - **Path of files** _(optional)_: the full path of a specific folder or file to connect to Once you add the above details click on **Connect** to establish a connection with Microsoft Azure Blob Storage. :::info If everything works successfully, you should see the list of parsed files appearing on the page. This may take up to a few seconds. ::: To finish, click on the **Create** button on the top right-hand corner. :::warning Don't forget to name your source before creating it. The technical name cannot be changed after creating the source and will be used when trying to access the source using the [SDK](https://docs.ovhcloud.com/es/guides/public-cloud/data-platform/landing-page-developers-python-sdk.md). ::: ## Go further If you need training or technical assistance to implement our solutions, contact your sales representative or click on [this link](https://www.ovhcloud.com/es-es/professional-services/) to get a quote and ask our Professional Services experts for a custom analysis of your project. Ask questions, give your feedback and interact directly with the team building the Data Platform on the dedicated [Discord channel](https://discord.gg/ovhcloud). 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