How to Create Azure Storage Account (Blob or ADLS Gen2)

Azure Storage Account is used to store data in Azure. They support blobs, files, queues, and tables.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to create a storage account using the Azure portal.

We’ll walk through every step, from choosing a resource group to enabling data protection.

Prerequisites Before You Create Azure Storage Account

 

  • An active Azure subscription

  • Contributor or Owner role access in the selected resource group

  • Basic understanding of resource groups and regions

Step-by-step instructions to create an Azure Storage Account

Step 1: Log in to Azure Portal

Step 2: Search for “Storage Accounts”

  • In the search bar at the top, type “Storage Accounts” and click on the service from the results.

Select storage account to Configure Data Lake Folders

Step 3: Click “+ Create” to Add a New Azure Storage Account

  • On the Resource Groups page, click the + Create button at the top

Step 4: Enter Basic Details (All in One Step)

  • Subscription: Choose your Azure subscription.

  • Resource Group: Select an existing group or click Create new.

  • Storage Account Name: Use a unique name which contains lowercase letters and numbers only.
    🔹 Example: simpleguruazstorage

  • Region: Choose the region closest to your users.

  • Performance: Choose Standard unless you need high-performance SSDs.

  • Redundancy: Select one of the replication options like LRS, GRS, or ZRS.

Select subscription and resource group for Azure Storage Account

Step 5: Enable Hierarchical Namespace (for ADLS Gen2)

  •  If you’re creating a Data Lake Gen2, switch Hierarchical namespace to Enabled

Enable ADLS for Azure Storage Account

Step 6: Configure Data Protection Settings for Azure Storage Account

  • In the Data Protection tab:

    • Enable soft delete for blobs and containers.

    • Turn on versioning if you want historical versions.

    • Configure tracking and recovery options.

Configure Data for Azure Storage Account

Step 7: Add Tags (Optional)

  • Use key-value pairs to label your resource group (e.g., Environment: Dev, Owner: TeamA).
Add tags for Azure Storage Account

Step 8: Review and Create

  • Review your settings.
  • Click “Create” to deploy the Azure Storage Account.
Final step to review and create Azure Storage Account in portal

 

Conclusion: Creating Azure Storage Account is Your First Cloud Step

To summarize, Azure Storage Accounts provide the core for managing scalable, durable cloud storage.
By following the above steps, you can create an Azure Storage Account with ease.
In the future, this storage can power data lakes, applications, or blob storage.

So, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cloud user, setting up Azure Storage is a must-have skill.

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