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govind_021
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Dataflow ownership

Hi everyone,

I have a question. In Power BI Service, when someone creates or publishes a semantic models or a dataflow they automatically become its owner. There is also an option for other users to take over the dataflow to access all its settings.

Is there a way to make a specific group the workspace admin so they have full control over semantic models , dataflows without needing to take over? I want the dataset to be owned by all members of the security group instead of just the original publisher.

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Hi @govind_021 ,

 

Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Fabric Community Forum.

@Deku Thank you for your quick response.

 

To ensure that all members of a specific security group have full control over semantic models and dataflows in Power BI Service, assign the group the Admin role at the workspace level. This gives them full permissions without needing to take over ownership manually.

and Pleas note that,

  • The original creator will still be listed as the "owner", but Admins can manage all assets.
  • Dataflows can only have one owner, but workspace Admins can take ownership if needed.

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Configure and consume a dataflow - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

Dataflows Limitations, restrictions and supported connectors and features - Power BI | Microsoft Lea...

 

If this post helps, then please consider Accepting as solution to help the other members find it more quickly, don't forget to give a "Kudos" – I’d truly appreciate it!

 

Regards,

B Manikanteswara Reddy

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govind_021
Super User
Super User

Hi @Deku 
Thanks for your prompt reply.
can you provide me the documentaion link or any supporting documentation 
to prove your point that there can only be one owner"
That would be of great help.

Hi @govind_021 ,

 

Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Fabric Community Forum.

@Deku Thank you for your quick response.

 

To ensure that all members of a specific security group have full control over semantic models and dataflows in Power BI Service, assign the group the Admin role at the workspace level. This gives them full permissions without needing to take over ownership manually.

and Pleas note that,

  • The original creator will still be listed as the "owner", but Admins can manage all assets.
  • Dataflows can only have one owner, but workspace Admins can take ownership if needed.

vbmanikante_0-1747826004419.pngvbmanikante_1-1747826025063.png

Configure and consume a dataflow - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

Dataflows Limitations, restrictions and supported connectors and features - Power BI | Microsoft Lea...

 

If this post helps, then please consider Accepting as solution to help the other members find it more quickly, don't forget to give a "Kudos" – I’d truly appreciate it!

 

Regards,

B Manikanteswara Reddy

Deku
Super User
Super User

There can only be a single owner


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