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CloudMonkey
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How to test a user's access?

Hi,

 

Is there a way to simulate a user's access when using Power BI. i.e. I need to check that a user's reports appear as expected, and that they can't see anything they don't have permission to see.

 

Thanks,

 

CM

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Greg_Deckler
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If you are using RLS, you can test specific roles using the "View as" functionality. Outside of that, your best option is to create a test user, go through the same sharing process you used with your user in question and then logon as that test user.



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Greg_Deckler
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If you are using RLS, you can test specific roles using the "View as" functionality. Outside of that, your best option is to create a test user, go through the same sharing process you used with your user in question and then logon as that test user.



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