# How to resolve Sprinto check for restricting public access on Azure storage accounts

### About:

Sprinto check: Ensure that Public Network Access is disabled for storage accounts

The above-mentioned Sprinto check in Sprinto verifies that the "Public Network Access" setting is disabled for your Azure storage accounts. This setting controls whether or not the storage account accepts requests from public networks.

### Purpose:

The purpose of this check is to enforce a secure configuration for your Azure storage accounts by restricting public network access. Disabling public network access helps prevent unauthorized access to your storage accounts from public networks, reducing the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive data.

### How to fix this check:

Follow the below steps to resolve this check:

#### Before you begin

* Ensure you have administrator permissions to manage Azure storage account configurations.

#### Updating Storage Account Settings

Note: Repeat the procedure below for all storage accounts that store critical information for the organization or customer.

1. Log in to the [Azure Portal](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/get-started/azure-portal) using your credentials.
2. Navigate to the Storage Accounts service.
3. Select your desired storage account.<br>

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4. Click Networking, then select the Firewalls and Virtual Networks tab.
5. Look for the Public Network Access and set it to Disabled.
6. Click Save to apply the changes.

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Sprinto will detect the configuration change and set the check status to "Passing."

Contact Sprinto support if you have any queries related to the check or need assistance.


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