If you no longer need automated billing exports, you can either disable the export (pause future runs) or delete it entirely. Disabling is ideal for temporary suspension, while deletion is best for cleanup.
⛔ 1. Disable an Export (Pause It)
- In the Azure Portal, go to
Cost Management + Billing > Cost Management > Exports. - Select the export you want to stop.
- Click the Disable button (in the toolbar or context menu).
- Confirm when prompted.
✅ Result:
- The export will stop running on schedule.
- It will show as Disabled in the list.
- You can re-enable it anytime by selecting it and clicking Enable.
🗑️ 2. Delete an Export (Remove It)
- Go to the Exports list as above.
- Select the export you want to delete.
- Click Delete (trash can icon or context menu).
- Confirm the deletion.
✅ Result:
- The export configuration is permanently removed.
- Previously exported files remain in your Storage Account.
- To resume later, you’ll need to create a new export.
🔐 3. Cleanup Notes on Permissions
- When deleting an export, Azure attempts to remove the managed identity’s role (like
Storage Blob Data Contributor) if you have rights to do so. - Check the Access Control (IAM) on the Storage Account to confirm no leftover “Export_…” identities remain.
🧠 Summary
| Action | Effect | Can Undo? |
|---|---|---|
| Disable | Stops future exports, keeps history | ✅ Yes, re-enable anytime |
| Delete | Removes export config, stops all future exports | ❌ No, must recreate |
Disabling is low-impact and reversible. Deletion is permanent, but useful for housekeeping—especially after changing to a new storage account or if the export is no longer relevant.