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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!
v-shchada-msft
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Community SupportHi mhundley,
Thank you for posting your query in the Microsoft Fabric Community Forum, and thanks to the SamInogic for sharing valuable insights.
Could you please confirm if your issue has been resolved using the suggested approach? This will help other community members facing similar scenarios.
Thank you.