Free, from Microsoft. Choose Windows (x64) for most PCs (macOS also supported — steps are the same).
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Run the installerOpen the downloaded StorageExplorer.exe from your Downloads folder. If Windows asks to allow changes, click Yes. Accept the licence, keep the default folder, click Install (takes 2–3 min).
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Launch the appLeave "Launch Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer" ticked and click Finish. The app opens automatically.
Part B — Connect to the Container
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Open the Connect dialogIn the left sidebar, click the plug icon (🔌) labelled "Connect to Azure Storage."
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Choose the connection typeSelect "Blob container or directory" → then "Shared access signature URL (SAS)."
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Paste the connection linkGive the connection a display name (e.g. Pilot Upload), then paste the link below into the Blob container SAS URL field:
Do not share this link with anyone outside your team. It grants direct access to the storage container.
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Review and connectClick Next, check the summary, then click Connect. The container appears in the left panel under Local & Attached → Storage Accounts.
Part C — Upload Your Files
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UploadOpen the container, then either drag and drop your folder in from OneDrive/your PC, or click Upload → Upload Folder and select your mission folder. To keep things tidy, click New Folder first and name it by mission before uploading into it.
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VerifyWhen the transfer finishes, your files appear in the container. Right-click a file → Properties to confirm the size matches the original. Your upload is complete.
If you can't see the container or get an "access denied" error, contact IT — they may need to confirm your access.