Hyperlink for files or folder on a network share not working

[olgnanaraj]

I used the Datasource Connector "Folder" to have a Power-BI list of all my Files on a network share....

I created Dashboards and slicers, however I am not able to create a direct Hyperlink to a folderpath or a single file....

The Hyperlink seems to need https:// or www:// or http:// but my Files are on a network share. Any hints how I can create a hyperlink in Powerbi for Files?

[v-yuezhe-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @olgnanaraj,

Yes, currently hyperlinks in tables must begin with www., http:// or https://. Regarding to the feature that create hyperlinks begin with other prefix, please vote it and add comments in this idea: https://ideas.powerbi.com/forums/265200-power-bi-ideas/suggestions/14829570-hyperlinks-without-http .

In your scenario, as a temporary workaround, you can upload files to OneDrive, then get shared links of files and add the hyperlinks in table. There is an example for your reference.


Thanks,
Lydia Zhang

[olgnanaraj]

Thanks for the suggestion, but One Drive will not work as we have more than 250'000 Files and the sync does not support more.....

[olgnanaraj]

Hi Lydia,

Will try the suggestion as a workaround.
Thanks,

olgnanaraj