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We are trying to create a Gateway Connection to a SQL Managed Instance (SQL MI) using a service account that has access to the SQL MI and database using Windows auth. However, when creating the connection we get this error message.
Hi @TomSinAA ,
Please refre this link: Gateway error - failed to impersonate user - Microsoft Fabric Community
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Hi @TomSinAA
The service account needs to be added to the Gateway as Admin of it.
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