Azure Blob

Couchdrop has comprehensive support for Azure Blob containers out of the box. This document outlines requirements, configuration steps and capabilities for using Azure Blob with Couchdrop.

Overview

Azure Blob is supported natively with Couchdrop. Couchdrop allows users of Azure Blob to upload and download files and Azure Blob customers can easily configure and manage secure access to Azure Blob files and folders for access and use via SFTP, FTP, Automations and Web Access with granular user management and controls through a user-friendly web interface.

Requirements

Configuring access to Azure Blob is a simple process in Couchdrop. Lets get you up and running - you will need.

1. An active Couchdrop account

2. An active Azure Storage Account.

3. Access to create a Container (or use an existing one).

4. Connection details you’ll need:

   • Storage account name

   • Access key or a SAS token

   • Container name

Configuration Steps

Step 1: Create an Azure Blob Container - or Use an existing container

1. In the Azure Portal - Navigate to Storage accounts → select your storage account.

2. In the left menu, click Containers.

3. Click + Container, give it a name, and set access level to Private (recommended).

Step 2. Generate Credentials for Azure

Option A: Access Key (simple but broad permissions)

1. In the storage account, go to Access keys.

2. Copy the Storage account name and Key1.

Option B: SAS Token (more secure / scoped)

1. In the storage account, go to Shared access signature.

2. Select:

   • Allowed services: Blob

   • Allowed resource types: Container and Object

   • Allowed permissions: Read, Write, List, Delete (depending on Couchdrop use)

   • Set start and expiry date.

3. Click Generate SAS and copy the SAS token.

3. Connect Couchdrop to Azure

1. Log in to your Couchdrop dashboard.

2. Click + Create -> Connect to Storage -> choose Azure Blob.

3. Enter the required details:

   • Couchdrop Folder (this is where Couchdrop will present the Azure bucket)

   • Storage Account Name

   • Container Name

   • Authentication Method:

     • If using Access Key → paste the key.

     • If using SAS Token → paste the full SAS URL or token.

4. Optionally choose a folder in Azure

You will now see your Azure blob container as a folder in Couchdrop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we configure multiple users with different access permissions for SFTP with Azure?

Yes - Couchdrop supports configuring as many users as you need and each user can have different folder level access to Azure Blob.

Along with comprehensive permissions - Couchdrop also supports extensive auditing on user activity.

How does Couchdrop connect to Azure Blob?

Couchdrop uses the official REST api provided by Microsoft to connect with Azure - via the internet. Data is transferred securely using +TLS 1.2.

Does Couchdrop store data when integrating with Azure Blob?

No - when uploading or download data via Couchdrop with Azure - data is not stored on Couchdrops infrastructure at rest. You can think of Couchdrop in this context as a bridge or pipe for your data.

Can we use FTP or FTPs with Azure Blob?

Yes - Couchdrop supports FTP and FTPs natively as well.

Supported Features

Couchdrop has comprehensive support for interacting with Files in Azure Blob

Feature	Supported in Couchdrop
Uploading Files	Yes
Downloading Files	Yes
Listing files and folders	Yes
Creating folders	Yes
Deleting folders	Yes
Deleting Files	Yes
Azure Access Controls	Supported via static IP in Couchdrop