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rgouette
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undefinedPowerBi to API SSL/TLS error

I'm trying to connect to a Web Datasource for a REST API call.

I am using the Bearer Header, with token, taken from Postman(the API is known good)..

But when I try to connect, I get:

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Ideas?

I see someone in 2019 post the same issue, with no follow-up resolution

Kind thanks,

Rich

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rgouette
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Question: I'm seeing in places online that TLS 1.3 may not be compatible with PowerBi as far as authenticating..
Thoughts?

Thanks,
Rich

rgouette
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I just discovered the Custom Connector, which allowed me to gain access to  a number of things such as Functions, Gateways, Workspaces etc.. So far don't see my teams workspace, but I'll keep at it

Hi, @rgouette 

Thank you for sharing the issues you’ve encountered with us and for keeping us updated on your progress. Regarding your concerns, you might try the following steps:

 

1.Firstly, ensure that Power BI is using a supported TLS version (such as TLS 1.2).

Below are relevant screenshots from the documentation:

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For further details, please refer to:

Deprecating TLS 1.0 and 1.1 support in Power BI | Microsoft Power BI Blog | Microsoft Power BI
 

2.Secondly, if the API uses a self-signed certificate, Power BI may not be able to verify it.

You could try disabling the relevant settings in the Desktop application:

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For further details, please refer to:

Certificate revocation check, Power BI Desktop - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

 

3.Finally, here’s a link to similar issues that others have faced, which I hope will be helpful to you:

Solved: Power BI Desktop & Self-signed certificates - Microsoft Fabric Community

 
Of course, if you have any new discoveries or questions, please feel free to get in touch with us.
 

Best Regards,

Leroy Lu

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
 

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