topic Re: Couldnt authenticate web content(REST API) in Developer

Couldnt authenticate web content(REST API)

minaxi — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:45:57 GMT

Hi,

We have created salesforce REST API that is querying the objects using SOQL and then passes it in JSON format.

I am now trying to use the URL in power bi desktop and its giving me an error : "we couldnt authenticate with the credential provided".

I have already tried Basic login.

How we can create the authentication to use this REST API in power bi?

REST API authentication in web connector

minaxi — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 08:52:28 GMT

Hi,

We have created salesforce REST API that is querying the objects using SOQL and then passes it in JSON format.

I am now trying to use the URL in power bi desktop and its giving me an error : "we couldnt authenticate with the credential provided".

I have already tried Basic login.

How we can create the authentication to use this REST API in power bi?

Re: Couldnt authenticate web content(REST API)

v-chuncz-msft — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 10:01:19 GMT

@minaxi,

You may research Web.Contents in The Advanced Editor.

Re: Couldnt authenticate web content(REST API)

ReportGuru — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:09:51 GMT

Hi @minaxi were you able to find a solution? As a workaround, maybe you can try to test your connection with a 3rd party connector, which connects directly to SF objects and does not require you to use REST API. I've tried windsor.ai, supermetrics and funnel.io. I stayed with Windsor because it is much cheaper so just to let you know other options. In case you wonder, to make the connection first search for the Salesforce connector in the data sources list:

After that, just grant access to your Salesforce account using your credentials, then on preview and destination page you will see a preview of your Salesforce fields:

There just select the fields you need. It is also compatible with custom fields and custom objects, so you'll be able to export them through windsor. Finally, just select PBI as your data destination and finally just copy and paste the url on PBI --> Get Data --> Web --> Paste the url.