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Getting invalid credentials error while creating gateway for excel file

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 ens...
  • lbendlin's avatar
    3 years ago

    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.