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Hi community,
I would like t odevelop cusotm Power BI connector and require licencey key top use it. I could implement the logic inside the conndctor to check if the licence key ist valid.
Is this scenario thinkable? Cann it be approved and accepted by Microsoft?
Thanks
SAB Anayltics
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HI @SABAnalytics,
Sorry, it seems like I paste the wrong contents, here is the document about power bi customer connector and the requirement about certification it:(you can limit on the signing part to required user purchase the license)
Power Query Connector Certification - Power Query | Microsoft Learn
Regards,
Xiaoxin Sheng
Hi @SABAnalytics,
You can refer to the following document about custom visual certified and setting license payment of custom visual usages:
Get your Power BI visuals certified - Power BI | Microsoft Learn
Frequently asked questions about Custom visual license management - Power BI | Microsoft Learn
Regards,
Xiaoxin Sheng
Sorry, that is not what I am looking for. I am aware of the link you provided. I am not looking help/advice about custom visuals but rather about custom connector :).
Thanks anywas
SAB Analytics
HI @SABAnalytics,
Sorry, it seems like I paste the wrong contents, here is the document about power bi customer connector and the requirement about certification it:(you can limit on the signing part to required user purchase the license)
Power Query Connector Certification - Power Query | Microsoft Learn
Regards,
Xiaoxin Sheng
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