Private storage for Vercel Blob now generally available
Vercel Blob now supports private storage for sensitive files requiring authentication, complementing existing public storage for media assets. The feature includes SDK support for uploading with private access and retrieving authenticated files.
Vercel Private Blob is now generally available. See the for details.Update (June 30, 2026):GA changelog
Vercel Blob now supports private storage for sensitive files like contracts, invoices, and internal reports. Private storage requires authentication for all operations, preventing exposure via public URLs.
Public storage allows public reads for media assets, while private storage requires authentication.
Create a private store via the or with the CLI:Storage dashboard
CLI command
When created inside a linked Vercel project, the CLI prompts you to connect the store, automatically adding the environment variable. The SDK uses this variable to authenticate operations in your deployments.BLOB_READ_WRITE_TOKEN
SDK installation
To upload, use or with the option.putuploadaccess: 'private'
Upload example
To download, use the method to stream files.get
Retrieval example
Private storage is in beta on all plans with standard .Vercel Blob pricing
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