I have a Power BI Dashboard with a SQL Server Data Source.
When I change my SQL Server password and go to refresh my data Power BI keeps locking my SQL Server Account
I enter my details and new password in the database section but it then instantly locks me out.
I don't even get three attempts like you would on SQL Server.
Are you going into File | Options and settings | Data Source settings and changing your password there using Edit Permissions?
You could check the Issues forum here:
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Issues/idb-p/Issues
And if it is not there, then you could post it.
If you have Pro account you could try to open a support ticket. If you have a Pro account it is free. Go to https://support.powerbi.com. Scroll down and click "CREATE SUPPORT TICKET".
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Are you going into File | Options and settings | Data Source settings and changing your password there using Edit Permissions?
You could check the Issues forum here:
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Issues/idb-p/Issues
And if it is not there, then you could post it.
If you have Pro account you could try to open a support ticket. If you have a Pro account it is free. Go to https://support.powerbi.com. Scroll down and click "CREATE SUPPORT TICKET".
Follow on LinkedIn
@ me in replies or I'll lose your thread!!!
Instead of a Kudo, please vote for this idea
Become an expert!: Enterprise DNA
External Tools: MSHGQM
YouTube Channel!: Microsoft Hates Greg
Latest book!: DAX For Humans
DAX is easy, CALCULATE makes DAX hard...
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