I need to get data from a shared (network) folder in my company. But when I try to get data through folder path, network folders are not visible. How can I get data from network folders?
Hi @Anonymous ,
lbendlin is right. Please use the full path of the server/folder - you likely have the network drive mapped to one of your local drives. It needs to be the full path, not the mapped one.
Right click this folder --> Properties --> Sharing --> use the network path:
Best Regards,
Gao
Community Support Team
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Hi, may i know if folders from shared network folder can be uploaded using web power bi or is it only possible using power bi desktop? and may i know how to get data from the shared network folder?
Hi @Anonymous ,
lbendlin is right. Please use the full path of the server/folder - you likely have the network drive mapped to one of your local drives. It needs to be the full path, not the mapped one.
Right click this folder --> Properties --> Sharing --> use the network path:
Best Regards,
Gao
Community Support Team
If there is any post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly. If I misunderstand your needs or you still have problems on it, please feel free to let us know. Thanks a lot!
How to get your questions answered quickly -- How to provide sample data in the Power BI Forum
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