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Dataflow Gen 2 - does User need Pro License to connect?
Hi NovaBI,
There is no separate "Fabric license" for individuals. What matters is the user's license type. To access Microsoft Fabric items like Dataflow Gen2, a user must have a Power BI Pro, PPU (Premium Per User), or be on an active Fabric Trial. Even if the workspace is in a Premium Capacity (P1), Free users cannot access Gen2 dataflows, as these are considered Fabric-native features.
So when we say a user must be "Fabric-enabled," we mean they must have one of those qualifying licenses — it’s not a separate license product. This is different from Dataflow Gen1, which Free users can access in Premium workspaces. But Gen2 follows stricter Fabric licensing, which always requires a per-user Pro-level license or higher.
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Vinay Pabbu
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Hi @NovaBI,
As we haven’t heard back from you, we wanted to kindly follow up to check if the solution provided for the issue worked? or Let us know if you need any further assistance?
If our response addressed, please mark it as Accept as solution and click Yes if you found it helpful.Regards,
Vinay Pabbu