storsimple-configure-new-storage-account.md

To add a new storage account in StorSimple Release version (GA)

1. On the StorSimple Manager service landing page, select your service and double-click it. This will take you to the Quick Start page. Select the Configure page.

2. Click Add/edit storage account.

3. In the Add/Edit Storage Account dialog box, do the following:

   1. Click Add new.

   2. Provide a name for your storage account.

   3. Supply the primary Access Key for your Microsoft Azure storage account.

   4. Select Enable SSL Mode to create a secure channel for network communication between your device and the cloud. Clear the Enable SSL Mode check box only if you are operating within a private cloud.

   5. Click the check icon . You will be notified after the storage account is successfully created.

      

4. The newly created storage account will be displayed on the Configure page under Storage accounts. Click Save to save the newly created storage account. Click OK when prompted for confirmation.