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rtran
Helper I
5 years ago
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Custom URL with parameters

Hello,    I have been following this guide: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/collaborate-share/service-url-filters and have successfully filtered my report through this. Is it possible for...
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  • GilbertQ's avatar
    GilbertQ
    5 years ago
    Hi there

    Thanks for your details.

    Could the external service then not pass through the clientID as part of the URL when the user clicks on it?

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rtran
Helper I
5 years ago

For more clarification, the report is not being embedded into another PowerBI report but an external service -- which the external service would provide the client ID as the parameter to be passed into the URL link. 

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GilbertQ
Super User
5 years ago
Hi there

Thanks for your details.

Could the external service then not pass through the clientID as part of the URL when the user clicks on it?

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    rtran
    Helper I
    5 years ago

    Hi Gilbert, 

     

    Turns out I was over complicating it! I was just able to confirm that the external service will pass the client ID through and filter accordingly. 

     

    Thank you for all your help!

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      GilbertQ
      Super User
      5 years ago
      That is great, sometimes it can be easier than initially thought!