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How to Connect Azure Storage Explorer Using SAS URL - rishi - 04-07-2026
For e.g.
Storage Account: sadaddevapplogs
Step 1: Generate SAS URL from Azure Portal
1. Login to Microsoft Azure Portal
2. Search for your Storage Account: sadaddevapplogs
https://prnt.sc/g4vjm8Q__Lcx
3. Open the Storage Account
4. Navigate to:
Security + networking → Shared access signature
5. Configure the following:
https://prnt.sc/3PN24EGyoSCZ
Allowed Services:
- File
Allowed Resource Types:
- Service
- Container
- Object
Permissions:
- Read
- List
Start Time:
- Set current time
Expiry Time:
- Set as per requirement (recommended: short duration)
Allowed Protocol:
- HTTPS only
6. Click:
Generate SAS and connection string
7. Copy:
File service SAS URL
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Step 2: Connect Using Azure Storage Explorer
1. Open Azure Storage Explorer
2. Click:
Open Connect Dialog (Plug icon)
3. Select:
Storage Account or directory
4. Choose:
Shared access signature (SAS)
5. Paste the SAS URL
6. Click:
Next → Connect
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Common Issues & Fix
- Access Denied:
Ensure Read and List permissions are enabled
- Unable to view containers:
Ensure Service, Container, and Object are selected
- SAS expired:
Regenerate SAS token
- Firewall blocked:
Allow your IP in Azure Storage firewall settings
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Best Practices
- Use short expiry duration for SAS
- Restrict access using IP whitelisting
- Avoid Write/Delete permissions unless required
- Rotate SAS tokens periodically