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NaukkaUKKO
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REST API, Obtaining access token with Power Query

Hello

 

I have been tasked with obtaining data trough rest API. To get data from API, i need to first POST to get access token. 

 

How would i proceed with this task? Thank you in advance

 

Below is picture of example how to obtain access token

 

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Anonymous
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HI @NaukkaUKKO,

You can take a look at the following link to know how to use web connect with REST API authorizations:

Solved: Pull data from a REST API Authentication - Microsoft Power BI Community

Regards,

Xiaoxin Sheng

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Anonymous
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HI @NaukkaUKKO,

You can take a look at the following link to know how to use web connect with REST API authorizations:

Solved: Pull data from a REST API Authentication - Microsoft Power BI Community

Regards,

Xiaoxin Sheng

lbendlin
Super User
Super User

To run a POST request you use Web.Contents with a Content payload 

Web.Contents - PowerQuery M | Microsoft Docs

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