Azure

Mount an Azure Storage container or file share as a Windows drive.

Before you begin

Prepare the following in advance:

• The Storage Account name and a Key.
• The type you are mounting: Blob container or File share.

Where to get the key — in the Azure portal:

1. Open your storage account.
2. Go to Security + networking → Access keys.
3. Click Show on key1 (or key2) and copy the key value.

Help from Microsoft

• Manage storage account access keys
• Azure Storage documentation

Connect

1. Click Add in the toolbar.
2. Choose Enterprise → Azure.
3. Enter the Storage Account name and Key, and select the Type: Object (Container) for a Blob container or File for a file share.
4. Click Connect.

Settings

Setting	Description	Default
Storage Account / Key	Account name plus one of its two access keys	—
Type	Object (Container) = Blob container, File = File share	Object (Container)
Container / Share	The container or share to mount	—
Read-only	Blocks writes to the mounted drive	off

Behavior & limits

• File shares (Azure Files) behave like SMB shares and support true directories.
• Access-tier rules apply: Archive-tier blobs cannot be opened until they are rehydrated — see Microsoft: rehydrate an archived blob.

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Cause	Fix
Authentication failed	Key was regenerated in the portal	Copy the current key from Access keys and update the drive
A blob cannot be opened	Blob is in the Archive tier	Rehydrate it to Hot/Cool in the portal first