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Anonymous
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8 years ago
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Shared folder as folder source in Gateway

I want to add a folder data source to my gateway with a path like \\file01\thefolder But i wont let me do it. Is this not an option? Does it have to be a local folder on the machine where the gatew...
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v-lili6-msft
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8 years ago

hi,@fovesson

when you add data source which is in another machine,

you'll need to make sure these files or folder are shared and your gateway has access.

 

and the credential when you add the data source is the machine which your gateway is installed.

 

Reference:

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Integrations-with-Files-and/multiple-data-sources-on-multiple-PCs-or-computers/td-p/174991

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Service/Power-BI-gateway-data-sources/td-p/485047

 

Best Regards,

Lin

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    Anonymous
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    8 years ago

    Thanks, I got it working now!