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Uploading files with Azure Storage Explorer

This article outlines how to bulk upload files and use the Generate SAS URL feature for secure sharing and access.

Written by John Ennis
Updated over a week ago

1. Generate a SAS URL

You can generate a Shared Access Signature (SAS) URL directly from the Media page for secure, time-limited access to files.

  • Navigate to the File Upload page.

  • Click the Generate SAS URL button (top-right corner).

  • Copy the generated URL.

2. Using the SAS URL with Azure Storage Explorer

Using the link provided by the Enaimco platform, you can connect using the SAS URL:

  1. Download and install Azure Storage Explorer if you don't have it already: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/storage/storage-explorer/

  2. Open Azure Storage Explorer

  3. Click the "Connect" button (plug icon) in the left sidebar

4. Select "Blob container or directory" from the list of resource types

5. Choose "Shared Access Signature URL (SAS)" as the connection method, then click "Next"

6. Give it a display name like "Enaimco Media Upload" (optional but helpful for reference) and paste the Blob SAS URL (from the 1Password link) into the "Blob container or directory SAS URL" field

7. Review the summary and connect. Once connected, the container will appear in your Storage Explorer sidebar.

3. Navigate to the Upload Container

  1. In the top-left corner, click Explorer.

  2. In the left-hand tree, expand the path:
    ​Emulator & Attached > Storage Accounts > (Attached Containers) > Blob Containers > upload

  3. Select the upload container (you may want to pin it to Quick Access for convenience).

4. Upload Your Data

  1. In the top menu, click Upload > Upload Folder…

  2. In the dialog under Selected folder, choose the top-level folder you want to upload.

    • All subfolders and files inside will be included automatically.

  3. Leave other settings at their defaults and confirm.

5. Monitor the Upload

  • You’ll see progress under Activities at the bottom of Storage Explorer.

  • The status may first show Initializing, then change to show progress (0%, 1%, etc.).

  • Upload time depends on file size and could range from minutes to hours.

6. Best Practices

  • Keep your computer awake during the upload (locked is fine).

  • If prompted about overwriting a file, it’s safe to select Overwrite in this upload container.

  • For large transfers, let your Enaimco contact know before starting so we can monitor and assist if needed.

Once uploaded, Enaimco will securely move your files to their final storage location.

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