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Azure Files Manage Access is missing
Good day,
We have fully and correctly configured an Azure File Share and the associated permissions. All required Azure RBAC roles as well as the necessary data plane permissions are assigned.
However, we are observing inconsistent behavior in the Azure Portal regarding the “Manage access” buttons:
At times, the “Manage access” buttons are visible:
- In the top menu bar of the file share
- In the context menu (three‑dot menu) of individual directories
At other times, these buttons are not displayed at all, even though:
- The same user with the same permissions is used
- The same storage account and the same file share are accessed
The behavior is sporadic and not reproducible in a controlled manner.
Already verified:
- Required Azure RBAC roles are assigned
- Required permissions for Azure Files are correctly configured
- Permissions are effective and functional
- No error messages are shown in the Azure Portal when the buttons are missing
A screenshot showing the state when the functionality was working is here.
We would appreciate your support in investigating this issue.
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The intermittent absence of the “Manage access” button in the Azure Portal for Azure Files reflects a portal interface limitation rather than a permissions misconfiguration. According to Microsoft’s official documentation, access management for Azure Files requires both Azure RBAC role assignments and data‑plane permissions. While these permissions remain valid and effective, the Azure Portal does not consistently render the “Manage access” option even when all roles and permissions are correctly in place.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/azure/azure-storage/files/connectivity/files-troubleshoot?tabs=powershell
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/files/storage-files-faq
