Could not retrieve deleted containers with List Containers > include=deleted URI parameter

Question

Hello,

I am trying to retrieve the deleted containers, making a postman request to:
GET https://mystorage.blob.core.windows.net/?comp=list&include=deleted
But this returns an error message:

<Error>
<Code>InvalidQueryParameterValue</Code>
<Message>Value for one of the query parameters specified in the request URI is invalid.
RequestId:1052e347-601e-0025-6cbd-b2fc81000000
Time:2020-11-04T15:16:05.5191877Z</Message>
<QueryParameterName>include</QueryParameterName>
<QueryParameterValue>deleted</QueryParameterValue>
<Reason>Invalid query parameter value.</Reason>
</Error>

Is there a way I can opt-in on a per-subscription basis to utilize container soft delete through the platform? At the moment my storage doesn't have the Turn on soft delete for containers box checked and it's disabled.

Answer 1

@sandboxtray
You can opt-in to container soft delete either via the CLI or PowerShell, see here for the commands. If a container was deleted prior to this feature being enabled you will not be able to restore it with this feature. If you have accidentally deleted the data and wish to recover it this might not be possible. I would reach out via a Support Request right away if there is data that needs to be restored.

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