> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://helpcenter.xopero.com/xopero-one-en/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://helpcenter.xopero.com/xopero-one-en/storage/cloud-storage/azure-blob-storage/adding-new-storage.md).

# Adding new storage

This article explains how to set up an Azure Blob Storage container as storage in Xopero ONE.

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**Xopero ONE** supports only three **Azure Blob Storage** access tiers: hot, cool, and cold. **The archive access tier is not supported.** Learn more about access tiers for blob data in the [official Microsoft documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/blobs/access-tiers-overview).
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Open the **Storages** section and click **Add storage** button.

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The **Add storage** sidebar will appear— use it to enter the name of your new storage in the **Add storage name** field (<mark style="color:red;">**step 1**</mark>), then click the arrow next to the **Storage type** section (<mark style="color:red;">**step 2**</mark>) to expand the list of available storage types.

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Scroll down the list and select the **Azure Blob Storage** option.

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After selecting storage option, the system will display additional sections, including: **Authentication data**, **Container name**, and **Optional description**.

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To select the password for your container, click the **Select or add connection string** button and choose an existing password from the **Password Manager** or create a new one.

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Enter the container name and description (if needed).
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Ensure that the browsing machine—a device with an active license and the **Xopero ONE** agent installed—<mark style="color:$danger;">can access your</mark> <mark style="color:$danger;"></mark><mark style="color:$danger;">**Azure Blob Storage**</mark> <mark style="color:$danger;"></mark><mark style="color:$danger;">container</mark>. To use a different device, click **Change** next to the **Browsing machine** at the bottom.

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Review your settings and click the **Save** button to add the storage to **Xopero ONE**. Refresh the page to see the newly added storage on your storages list.
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