Getting invalid credentials error while creating gateway for excel file

[Anonymous]

Hi All,

While trying to create gateway connection for excel file which is available in network path we are receiving the invalid connection credentials as shown in below screenshot and i also ensured with network admin that the Power BI service account is added to the AD group having access to the excel file and also i checked with spellings of the network drive it was correct only. I don't know where the issue happening. Could anyone help me on this. Thanks in advance,

Note: Access will provide through adding Power BI service account to the respective AD group having access to the excel file which is available in network drive.

[lbendlin · Accepted solution]

The Power BI Service account plays no role in consuming gateway connections. Instead,  set up the connection credentials as necessary. You may also want to switch from a file connection to a folder connection. Or you may want to place the Excel file on a OneDrive in which case you don't need a gateway at all.