Azure Files Ports and Network Configuration
Network connectivity requirements for Azure Files monitoring with Netwrix Auditor.
Port Requirements
Port 443 (HTTPS) - Required for all Azure communication
Supported Protocol: SMB
Required Outbound Connections
Netwrix Auditor requires outbound HTTPS (port 443) access to:
| Service | FQDN | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Azure Storage | *.core.windows.net | File share and audit log access |
| Azure AD | *.login.microsoftonline.com | Authentication |
| Azure Services | *.azure.com | General Azure services |
Identity Sources
Supported identity sources:
- Active Directory Domain Services
- Microsoft Entra Kerberos