Save Credentials for Excel in pbix file

[prasa]

One of the datasources in my desktop report is using excel file from a shared location which I have access to. If I want to store some common account credentials to access that excel file, I cannot edit permissions for this excel file from the datasource settings. I am able to edit permission for all other datsources like sql, sharepoint. Is there a way to store credentials in pbix file for accessing the excel file from that shared path?

[v-xjiin-msft]

Hi @prasa,

As I know, currently it is not supported to store credentials in pbix file.

So I would suggest you to submit an idea for a feature request.

Thanks,
Xi Jin.

[prasa]

Is it the case with any datasource or just excel? I see an option to input database credentials for sql datasource. Will it not be saved in the file?

[v-xjiin-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @prasa,

Yes, when using SQL Server datasource, Power BI desktop will ask for a credential. However, it is not sotred in pbix file. The credential for the data source are stored on the machine which have the .pbix created C:\Users\<user name>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Power BI Desktop\User.zip.

So yes. It is the case with all datasource not just Excel.

Reference: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/Query-Editor-requires-credentials/td-p/164515 

Thanks,
Xi Jin.

[Jeanxyz]

I need to update the credentials, however, I can only find The credential for the data source are stored on the machine which have the .pbix created C:\Users\<user name>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Power BI Desktop\,

the "User.zip" folder is not found. @v-xjiin-msft 

[prasa]

Okay got it. Thank you.