Create an Azure storage account
Learn how to create an Azure account.
- In the Microsoft Azure portal, search for and select the Storage accounts service.
- On the Storage accounts page, select Create.
- On the Create a storage account page, complete the Basics tab:
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Project details:
Subscription: Select the same Azure instance you used for the Resource group.
Resource group: Select the Resource Group you previously created. For details, see topic Create an Azure resource group.
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Instance details:
Storage account name: Enter a name for this storage account, following the displayed naming convention.
Region: Select the Azure cloud region. We recommend you use the same region you selected for your Azure resource group.
Performance: Select the desired performance level, Standard or Premium.
Redundancy: Select Locally-redundant storage (LRS).
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- Select Review.
- In the Review tab, leave options in the Advanced section at their default values and resolve any identified issues.
- Select Create and wait for the Deploying message to clear.
- In the displayed deployment Overview page:
- Wait for the Your deployment is complete message to confirm that the storage account has been created.
- Select the Go to resource button to navigate to the storage account you just created.