AzCopy Download and Install: A Comprehensive Guide

In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to Azcopy download, install, and troubleshooting AzCopy on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

AzCopy Download and Install: A Comprehensive Guide

Getting Started

AzCopy is a lightweight, cross-platform command-line tool that allows you to move data into and out of Azure Blob, File, and Table storage. It is optimized for high-performance data transfer and supports parallelism, resumable uploads, and a variety of authentication mechanisms.

Key Features of AzCopy

• Upload and download files quickly
• Copy data between storage accounts
• Automate transfers using scripts
• Supports OAuth, Azure AD, and SAS tokens

Download AzCopy

Microsoft provides precompiled binaries for all major operating systems. Here's how to get the latest version, Visit the official Microsoft download page:

Scroll down to the "Download AzCopy" section and choose the appropriate version for your OS:

• Windows
• Linux
• macOS

Alternatively, use the direct links:

• Windows: https://aka.ms/downloadazcopy-v10-windows
• Linux: https://aka.ms/downloadazcopy-v10-linux
• macOS: https://aka.ms/downloadazcopy-v10-mac

Install AzCopy

On Windows

1. Extract the ZIP FileRight-click the downloaded .zip file and select “Extract All”.
2. Move to a Permanent LocationMove the extracted azcopy.exe file to a directory, for example:C:\Program Files (x86)\AzCopy
3. Add to PATH (Optional but recommended)
   • Open System Properties > Environment Variables
   • Under System variables, find and select Path, then click Edit
   • Click New, and add the path:C:\Program Files (x86)\AzCopy

LInux

 # Unzip the downloaded file  
 tar -xvf azcopy_linux_amd64_*.tar.gz  
 # Move AzCopy to a system path  
 sudo mv azcopy_linux_amd64_*/azcopy /usr/bin/  
 # Verify installation  
 azcopy --version  

For macOS

 # Unzip the file  
 tar -xvf azcopy_darwin_amd64_*.tar.gz  
 # Move AzCopy to a system path  
 sudo mv azcopy_darwin_amd64_*/azcopy /usr/local/bin/  
 # Verify installation  
 azcopy --version  

Verify Installation

Open a new terminal or command prompt and run:

 azcopy --version  

You should see the installed version of AzCopy printed to the console.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Command not found: Ensure AzCopy is in your system PATH.
• Permission denied: Run with elevated privileges (sudo on Unix).
• Login failed: Check your credentials or token expiry.

Summary

AzCopy is ideal for developers, IT admins, and cloud engineers working with Azure storage. With its speed, reliability, and flexibility, mastering AzCopy can significantly streamline your cloud operations.

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