GetLink Method

Creates a link to access a blob for the amount of seconds specified.

Syntax

[VB.NET]
Public Function GetLink(ByVal blobName As String, ByVal expires As Integer) As String

[C#]
public string GetLink(string blobName, int expires);

This method can be used to create URLs with a Shared Access Signature to allow access to blobs for a limited time and with limited permissions.

The BlobName parameter specifies the name of the blob to create the link for.

The Expires parameter specifies the number of seconds that the link is valid for.

The default permission for the blob specified is "r" (Read).

Note that AccessKey, Account, and ContainerName must be specified before calling this method.