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+title: Resolve Issues Configuring Long-Term Storage for Azure Activity Logs
+description: This article addresses the issue of configuring long-term storage for Azure Activity Logs, which by default are retained for 90 days. Users may need to store logs for a longer period for compliance or analysis purposes.
+ms.date: 07/23/2025
+ms.reviewer: v-liuamson; v-gsitser
+ms.service: azure-monitor
+ms.custom: I can’t configure export of Activity Logs
+---
+
+# Resolve Issues Configuring Long-Term Storage for Azure Activity Logs
+
+This article addresses the issue of configuring long-term storage for Azure Activity Logs, which by default are retained for 90 days. Users may need to store logs for a longer period for compliance or analysis purposes.
+
+## Introduction
+
+Azure Activity Logs are retained for 90 days by default. This guide provides steps to configure long-term storage for these logs, ensuring they are available for extended analysis or compliance needs.
+
+### Step-by-Step Instructions to Configure Long-Term Storage
+
+1. **Create a Diagnostic Setting**:
+   - Navigate to the Azure portal and select **Monitor**.
+   - Under **Settings**, choose **Diagnostic settings**.
+   - Click on **Add diagnostic setting**.
+   - Select the **Activity Log** you wish to configure.
+
+2. **Specify the Destination**:
+   - Choose the destination for your logs. Options include **Log Analytics**, **Event Hubs**, or **Azure Storage**.
+   - Ensure the destination resource is configured to retain logs for more than 90 days.
+
+3. **Configure Retention Settings**:
+   - If using Azure Storage, navigate to the **Storage Account**.
+   - Under **Data Management**, select **Lifecycle Management**.
+   - Set the retention period to your desired duration.
+
+4. **Verify Configuration**:
+   - Return to the **Diagnostic settings** and ensure your settings are saved.
+   - Check the destination resource to confirm logs are being stored as expected.
+
+### Common Issues and Solutions
+
+- **Logs Not Appearing in Destination**: Ensure the diagnostic setting is correctly configured and the destination resource is active.
+- **Retention Period Not Applied**: Verify that the retention settings in the destination resource are correctly set.
+
+## Reference
+
+- [Azure Monitor Documentation](/azure/azure-monitor/platform/activity-log?tabs=powershell)
+- [Azure Storage Lifecycle Management](/azure/storage/blobs/storage-lifecycle-management-concepts)
+
+If the issue persists after following the solution steps, please open a support case for further assistance.

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