> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Azure Blob Storage

> Connect BonData to Azure Blob Storage containers

## Azure Blob Connection Setup

Follow these steps to connect BonData to your Azure Blob Storage container.

### Step 1: Create a Storage Account

1. Go to the [Azure Portal](https://portal.azure.com/)
2. Navigate to **Storage accounts**
3. Click **+ Create** to create a new storage account (or use an existing one)
4. Fill in the required fields and click **Review + create**

### Step 2: Create a Container

1. Open your storage account
2. Go to **Data storage** → **Containers**
3. Click **+ Container**
4. Enter a name and set the access level
5. Click **Create**

### Step 3: Get Access Keys

1. Open your storage account
2. Go to **Security + networking** → **Access keys**
3. Click **Show** next to one of the keys
4. Copy the **Storage account name** and **Key**

### Step 4: Enter Credentials

Enter the storage account name and access key in BonData.

## Required Fields

| Field                | Description                                   |
| -------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| Container Name       | The name of the Azure Blob container          |
| Prefix               | Optional folder path (e.g., data/exports)     |
| Storage Account Name | The name of your Azure Storage account        |
| Storage Account Key  | The access key for your Azure Storage account |