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victordavid
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Getting access token to request PowerAPI

Hello,

 

I am trying the get an access token in order to fetch PowerBi API. Is there a way to do it without having to pay for a capacity or a PowerBI premium licence ? 

 

Here is what I want to do : 

  • User login and consent to app permissions
  • App get an access token
  • App can make request in order to get list of reports or create embed token

I have added API permissions for Microsoft Service (Reports.Read, etc..). I don't really understand why I can't use PowerBI API.

 

I have implemented the same flow for Sharepoint / OneDrive.

 

Could anyone help me ?

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V-lianl-msft
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Hi @victordavid ,

 

Based on your description, you have a pro license.

Embed tokens with PRO license are intended for development testing, so a Power BI master account or service principal can only generate a limited number of tokens.

Please follow the steps for this blog:

https://www.sqlshack.com/how-to-access-power-bi-rest-apis-programmatically/ 

 

Best Regards,
Liang
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