Object Storage (S3)Account Key / SAS Token

Azure Blob Storage

Modern Explorer for Microsoft Azure Blob Storage Containers

Overview of Azure Blob Storage Integration

Browse your Azure Blob Storage containers without the Azure portal. Authenticate with an account key, a SAS URL, a connection string or a service principal.

  • Account key, SAS URL, connection string or service principal
  • Drag and drop between containers and other clouds or local disks
  • Space used per container (Pro)

In-App Configuration Dialog

Azure Blob Storage configuration in Ultra Explorer: support for account keys and SAS tokens.

How to connect Azure Blob Storage in Ultra Explorer

  1. Choose Azure Blob

    Select Azure Blob Storage in Ultra Explorer.

  2. Enter account name

    Enter the name of your Azure Storage Account.

  3. Enter key or SAS

    Enter your primary account key or SAS token.

  4. Check connection

    All your Azure object containers become immediately accessible.

Configuration fields

Storage Name

Required

name= Azure Blob Storage

Unique identifier for this storage remote in Ultra Explorer (e.g. gdrive-perso, backup-s3).Default value: Azure Blob Storage

Account Name / ID

Optional

account

Account identifier, Key ID, or storage account name required for authentication.

Application Key / Shared Key

Optional

key

Secret application key, shared key, or access token paired with your account.

SAS URL (Shared Access Signature)

Optional

sas_url

Optional. Direct access URL with restricted SAS token for scoped access without account keys.

Connection String

Optional

connection_string

Optional. Complete Azure Storage connection string copied from the Azure portal.

Tenant ID

Optional

tenant

Optional. Azure Active Directory / Entra ID tenant directory ID for enterprise or school accounts.

OAuth Client ID

Optional

client_id

Optional. Leave blank to use default credentials, or provide your own registered OAuth application Client ID.

OAuth Client Secret

Optional

client_secret

Optional. Client Secret corresponding to your custom OAuth application.

Frequently Asked Questions about Azure Blob Storage

  • Yes, provide your test account name and local endpoint (ex: 127.0.0.1:10000) to test locally.

Ready to explore your Azure Blob Storage?

Available on Windows, macOS and Linux, or as a Docker container. The Free version needs no subscription.