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BIHAPS
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PowerBI desktop authentication loop error

Hi Community,

 

I now face this issue with multiple customers logins.

The issue is that with some of my customers logins i get stuck in an authetication loop when i try to sign into PowerBI desktop. Whenever i put in my e-mail and click "next" it just reverts back to the "enter e-mail" screen as posted below.

 

Authentication loop.gif

 

I can sign into the powerbi service without any problems. This error is only for PowerBI desktop authentication. It is however super frustrating because I can't upload any changes to my customers reports/datasets.

 

I have tried the following but the error persists:

- Create new 0365 user on the customers environment (same issue)
- Clear all passwords stored in Internet Explorer
- Clear all passwords stored in the Control panel credential manager

- Download newest version of PowerBI desktop

Anyone else experience this issue and have you found a work around?

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v-yalanwu-msft
Community Support
Community Support

Hi, @BIHAPS ;

Make sure your VPN is connected and restart powerBI Desktop.

 

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/fix-power-bi-desktop-login-issues


Best Regards,
Community Support Team_ Yalan Wu
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amitchandak
Super User
Super User

@BIHAPS , Please log an issue - https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Issues/idb-p/Issues

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