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How to Get Your Data from Azure Blob Storage into Funnel

If your data is stored in Azure Blob Storage, you can easily import it into Funnel using a Custom Connector. Follow the steps below to ensure your data is properly organized and securely shared.

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If your use case requires this data in Funnel, you can request it as a Custom Connector.

Custom Connectors and the Custom Connector Request feature are available in the following plans: Business and Enterprise. See our Pricing page for more details.

đŸȘŁ Step 1: Prepare Your Data in Azure

Before submitting a request to Funnel, make sure your data is ready and structured correctly.

  1. Organize the data in Azure Blob Storage into reports.

  2. Ensure each report is in the exact format you want it sent to Funnel.

  3. Confirm the data structure matches the final schema you want in Funnel.

Each report will be it's own Funnel Data source.

📬 Step 2: Submit a Request for Azure Blob Storage

To connect Azure Blob Storage, you’ll need to submit a Custom Connector Request.

  1. Submit a Custom Connector Request (How do I request new data in Funnel?)

  2. When prompted to select a connector:

    • Enable Show custom connectors

    • Select the Azure Blob Storage (Custom) tile

Selecting this tile will automatically send your request to our team.

🔐 Step 3: Provide Authentication Details Securely

You’ll need to securely provide your Azure credentials.

You can do this in two ways:

  • During the request submission flow, when prompted
    ​or

  • After submission, via the Custom Connector Request Status page

Required Authentication Details

Detail

Description

SAS Token

Your Shared Access Signature for secure access

Account Name

The name of your Azure Storage account

Container Name

The container holding your report files

Required Report Information

Detail

Description

Report(s)

The report(s) in the exact format they’ll be sent to Funnel

Blob Prefix

The blob path prefix used for these report(s)

Platform

The platform your data originates from (e.g., Shopify, internal data, etc.)

đŸ§· Step 4: Add Credentials After Submission

If you didn’t add credentials during the initial request, you can do so anytime:

  1. Visit the Custom Connector Request Status page

  2. Locate your Azure Blob Storage request

  3. Click “Add Credentials”

  4. Enter the SAS Token, Account Name, and Container Name

For security reasons, please do not send credentials via email or chat.

If you need assistance, contact Funnel Support via Intercom for help.

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