How to create an Azure Storage Container in the new portal

Here’s how to create an Azure Storage Account Container, assuming you already have an Azure subscription and existing Azure Storage account.

  1. Firstly you’ll need a storage account. Microsoft’s Create a storage account guide shows how to create one.
  2. Open your storage account by signing into https://portal.azure.com
  3. Click BlobsOpen Azure Storage Account Blobs
  4. Click Containers in the Blob service blade.Azure Storage Container Creation
  5. Create the new container by clicking ‘+ Container’ then choosing a Name and Access type for it:Add Azure Storage Container
  6. You can now refer to this container from other services using https://<yourstorageaccountname>.blob.core.windows.net/<yourcontainername>
    Depending on the Access type you chose, you may need your storage account name and primary key. Microsoft’s Manage storage account access keys guide shows how to view them.
Was this article helpful?
Ready to secure and simplify your IT? Talk to a GCIT expert today.