How to get the correct authorization token

[lilian7300]

Hi 

I am trying to design a simple web app which can use power BI REST API to refresh a dataset.

But I stuck on how to get the authorization token from Azure Directory.

I tried to use POSTMAN and get a token but it return "401 unauthorize error" when I try to refresh the dataset.

But if I use the token I get from microsoft  try it link (Datasets - Refresh Dataset - REST API (Power BI Power BI REST APIs) | Microsoft Docs ), it works.

Is there anybody here can help on how to get the correct authorization token?

Thanks

[lilian7300]

Thanks for the replies but it still doesn't work, our company use DUO as a second authorization, is anybody have the experience for that?

[V-lianl-msft]

Hi @lilian7300 ,

Please refer to this blog:

https://dataveld.com/2020/05/09/using-postman-with-the-power-bi-rest-api/ 

Best Regards,
Liang
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[TedPattison]

When you acquire an access token, you must request a permission scope of Dataset.ReadWrite.All.