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Femke
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7 months ago
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We couldn't authenticate with the credentials provided - SQL Server where access is just fine

I have a SSMS connection to a SQL server that's working fine with SQL Server Authentication but I'm getting the 'We couldn't authenticate with the credentials provided' exception when trying to conne...
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  • Femke's avatar
    Femke
    7 months ago

    Found the solution, the connection from Power BI is working when entering the IP Address instead of the SQL Server Name

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kushanNa
Super User
7 months ago

Hi Femke 

 

Can you try to add Database name in the Database(optional) area in power bi and see if it works ? 

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    Femke
    Frequent Visitor
    7 months ago

    Hi kushanNa 

    I did already, thanks!

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      v-aatheeque
      Community Support
      7 months ago

      Hi Femke 

      We wanted to follow up to check if you’ve had an opportunity to review the previous responses. If you require further assistance, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

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        Femke
        Frequent Visitor
        7 months ago

        Hi, Yes, I answered that I had already checked this option so nothing new, the problem persists, Thanks!!