Configuring Azure Cost Management Exports

Cloud Ctrl uses Azure Cost Management Exports to import detailed billing and usage data for analysis and optimisation.

Exports generate daily CSV files and save them to a Storage Account that you control.
Cloud Ctrl reads these files to update your Cost Explorer, Trends, and Recommendations dashboards (including others).

Step 1. Choose Your Account Type

Account TypeSetup Guide
Microsoft Enterprise, MCA, or Pay-As-You-GoStandard Export Setup
Microsoft CSP (Cloud Solution Provider)CSP Export Setup

Step 2. Verify Prerequisites

Before continuing, ensure:

  • You’ve completed the Application Registration step.
  • The App Registration has at least:
    • Microsoft.CostManagement/*/read
    • Microsoft.Consumption/*/read
  • You have access to a Storage Account in the same tenant to host the exports.

💡 For CSP customers, Cloud Ctrl can automatically create exports once granted the proper role permissions.
See Automated CSP Export Setup for details.