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Updating API Key
One of my data sources updated the API key and I need to update in the credentials in PBI web, but don't see where to update this under settings. I click on Data Source Credentials then Edit Credenti...
Hi,
That error means Power BI is expecting both a key and a key name, not just the value.
In Power BI Service, when you choose Web API, it needs:
- Key → your API key
- Key name → the parameter/header name the API expects
For example:
- If your API uses ?api_key=XXXX → key name = api_key
- If it uses ?key=XXXX → key name = key
What to do:
- Go back to Edit Credentials
- Select Web API
- Enter:
- Key = your API key
- Key name = the parameter name used by your API
Once both are filled, the error should go away.
Hope this helps.
Thanks!
Thank you for the info. When i do this, I get the following error:
"A web API key can only be specified when a web API key name is provided"
Any suggestions?
SamInogic
Super User
Super UserHi,
That error means Power BI is expecting both a key and a key name, not just the value.
In Power BI Service, when you choose Web API, it needs:
- Key → your API key
- Key name → the parameter/header name the API expects
For example:
- If your API uses ?api_key=XXXX → key name = api_key
- If it uses ?key=XXXX → key name = key
What to do:
- Go back to Edit Credentials
- Select Web API
- Enter:
- Key = your API key
- Key name = the parameter name used by your API
Once both are filled, the error should go away.
Hope this helps.
Thanks!