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Good day
Anyone please assist with connecting to MongoDB via PowerBi? I am able to connect to the MongoDB via the compass application, but when I attempt to connect via PowerBi desktop the following error is noted:
Good day Thank you for the reply and information. However, I have followed these steps prior to posting on this board. The credentials are correct as I am able to access the DB via MongoDB Compass Application. Is the PowerBi desktop versions essential because i am using the one from teh App Store?
Hi @Anonymous ,
The reason for this error may be login credentials and whitelisted IP address issues.
You can try to clear the data source permissions in Power BI Desktop - File - Data Source settings - and re-edit.
Make sure you have the latest version of Power BI Desktop:
Download Power BI Desktop from Official Microsoft Download Center
This is the related document, you can view this content:
Solved: Error connecting using ODBC for MongoDB in PBI, Co... - Microsoft Fabric Community
Best Regards,
Liu Yang
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
I have been able to access the ODBC Ansi driver, but when tesing the connection it is not responding. I have double checked the IP address details, which is correct. I am completely lost at this stage and require your assistance?
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