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I can't access my own storage container

wkrasl 40 Reputation points
2025-04-06T15:38:30.5966667+00:00

I created a container yesterday. Today I click on the container and get an error saying I do not have access. Researching the problem suggests I do not have ANY role in my own Azure account. I tried to change my role based permissions in "Access Control (IAM)" but I am unable to do anything there because it dosn't show me as a member.

I want to assign myself the Owner role for everything I create in my own Azure account rather than attempt to delete the container and start over. This may be related to authentication because I needed to authenticate myself via text to my iPhone when I used Azure Storage Explorer to confirm the container exists, but am not asked to authenticate when logging into Azure.

Azure Role-based access control
Azure Role-based access control
An Azure service that provides fine-grained access management for Azure resources, enabling you to grant users only the rights they need to perform their jobs.
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  1. Abiola Akinbade 27,215 Reputation points
    2025-04-06T17:50:20.6433333+00:00

    Hello wkrasl

    It’s possible the account you’re signed into the portal with is not the same one that owns the subscription.

    In the Azure Portal, click on your profile in the top-right. Switch directory and make sure you’re in the correct tenant and subscription. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devtest/offer/how-to-change-directory-tenants-visual-studio-azure

    Also, go to your Storage Account > Access Control (IAM). Click View my access to see your current role. If you do not have a role you need to make yourself if you are global admin.

    Otherwise you need to request someone else on the team to give you those permissions.

    See:

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/blobs/assign-azure-role-data-access

    You can mark it 'Accept Answer' and 'Upvote' if this helped you

    (Please note: If you have Priority Community support please wait for a dedicated Microsoft support representative to assist you, as they have access to the necessary backend resources. If you have not yet opened a support case, we recommend reaching out through the support channel available under your subscription level.)

    Regards,

    Abiola

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