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Tanito1
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Custom Connector Certification

Hello experts, We are currently evaluating internally whether it makes sense to publish/certify a custom connector for Power BI. Can you tell me what costs are associated with publication? Does Mic...
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    Ilgar_Zarbali
    11 months ago

    1-Can you tell me what costs are associated with publication? - There are no direct costs from Microsoft for publishing a Power BI custom connector — only your internal development, testing, and maintenance expenses.
    2 - Does Microsoft charge for this? - No, Microsoft does not charge for certification or publication.
    3 - And does the source code have to be published? I have seen several connectors that were probably published by external parties (e.g., CData Connect Cloud), but I cannot find their source code on GitHub. - No, the source code doesn’t have to be public. Many certified connectors (like CData’s) are proprietary; you just need to meet Microsoft’s technical and security requirements.

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11 months ago

Hi Tanito1 ,

Thanks wardy912 , Ilgar_Zarbali  for your inputs, Tanito1 did you get a chance to review the information shared by our super users. They’ve outlined key points around certification costs, source code requirements, and the overall process.

If this addressed your question, please consider marking there post as a solution so others in the community can benefit as well. And if you need any additional clarification, feel free to let us know we’re happy to help.

Thanks,
Akhil.