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API Connection Question
I've tried to create a PowerBI connection to the API I was provided by our vendor, but it keeps timing out. Any suggetions on how to achieve an API connection with the details below?
Still an issue with even reporting 1 days worth of data. I spoke with the vendor and we are going to try alternative methods.
HarishKM
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Super Useramaasen Hey,
I will below steps to troubleshoot the API issue.
- Ensure you're following the vendor's documentation for API connectivity, including authentication, endpoint URLs, and data fetching methods.
- Verify that you have the correct API key or token and that it's being correctly included in your requests (commonly in headers).
- Ensure that your network or firewall settings aren't blocking API requests. You might need to whitelist the API's IPs or URLs.
- You may need to adjust timeout settings. If Power BI doesn't offer these settings directly, consider intermediate solutions like Azure Functions or a custom service to handle slower data requests.
Thanks
Harish M
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