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For more information about storage accounts, see [Azure Storage account overview](../common/storage-account-overview.md).
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When naming your storage account, keep these rules in mind:
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- Storage account names must be between 3 and 24 characters in length and may contain numbers and lowercase letters only.
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- Your storage account name must be unique within Azure. No two storage accounts can have the same name.
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## Create an account using the Azure portal
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Sign in to the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com).
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### Create a storage account
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Now you are ready to create your storage account.
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Every storage account must belong to an Azure resource group. A resource group is a logical container for grouping your Azure services. When you create a storage account, you have the option to either create a new resource group, or use an existing resource group. This article shows how to create a new resource group.
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A general-purpose v2 storage account provides access to all of the Azure Storage services: blobs, files, queues, tables, and disks. To create a general-purpose v2 storage account in the Azure portal, follow these steps:
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To create a general-purpose v2 storage account in the Azure portal, follow these steps:
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> [!NOTE]
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> The hierarchical namespace is currently available in all public regions.
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1. Choose the subscription in which you want to create the storage account.
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2. In the Azure portal, choose the **Create a resource** button, then choose **Storage account**.
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3. Under the **Resource group** field, select **Create new**. Enter a name for your new resource group, as shown in the following image.
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3. Under the **Resource group** field, select **Create new**. Enter a name for your new resource group.
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A resource group is a logical container for grouping your Azure services. When you create a storage account, you have the option to either create a new resource group, or use an existing resource group.
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4. Next, enter a name for your storage account. The name you choose must be unique across Azure. The name also must be between 3 and 24 characters in length, and can include numbers and lowercase letters only.
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5. Choose a location.
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6. Make sure that **StorageV2 (general purpose v2)** appears as selected in the **Account kind** drop-down list.
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