Fetching file data from url into powerbi.com

[dcasso]

Hi, 

I've read about how this can be done for the desktop version of power bi, but I can not find a way to access a csv or xml file that is accessible on a url. Am I missing out on something obvious, or can you only use csv files if they are local, on share point or onedrive?

Thanks,
Dennis

[Anonymous]

@dcasso,

In Power BI Desktop, you can use “Get Data->Web” entry to connect to the URL that points to a CSV file. After you create reports in Power BI Desktop, you can publish the reports to Power BI Service.

Regards,

[dcasso]

Thank you for replying, but my problem is, I need it done in powerbi.com, without the user having to use power bi desktop.

[Anonymous]

@dcasso,

It is not possible to directly connect to the CSV file in Web unless you store the CSV file in OneDrive or SharePoint or local disk. 

Regards,
Lydia

[dcasso]

Hi,

I've read about how this can be done for the desktop version of power bi, but I can not find a way to access a csv or xml file that is accessible on a url. Am I missing out on something obvious, or can you only use csv files if they are local, on share point or onedrive?

Thanks,
Dennis