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JohnStraumann
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Error connecting to Azure Database

Hello all:

 

I am getting an error trying to connect to an Azure SQL Database from Power BI desktop. I set up the firewall rule in Azure, and I know my credentials are correct, but no joy. Can anyone suggest some troubleshooting steps?

 

Thanks in advnace!

 

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Pragati11
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HI @JohnStraumann ,

 

From your screenshot, it looks like you are entering credentials under WINDOWS section.

I think you need to add credentials to DATABASE section.

 

Thanks,

Pragati

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PC2790
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Community Champion

Hi @JohnStraumann ,

 

Please ensure that your user id is provided access on the database level.

Also, for  a detailed login error you can try accessing the desired database and table from Sql Server Management Studio.

It might give you the detailed error.

 

Thanks

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PC2790
Community Champion
Community Champion

Hi @JohnStraumann ,

 

Please ensure that your user id is provided access on the database level.

Also, for  a detailed login error you can try accessing the desired database and table from Sql Server Management Studio.

It might give you the detailed error.

 

Thanks

Pragati11
Super User
Super User

HI @JohnStraumann ,

 

From your screenshot, it looks like you are entering credentials under WINDOWS section.

I think you need to add credentials to DATABASE section.

 

Thanks,

Pragati

Best Regards,

Pragati Jain


MVP logo


LinkedIn | Twitter | Blog YouTube 

Did I answer your question? Mark my post as a solution! This will help others on the forum!

Appreciate your Kudos!!

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