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Invalid credentials when adding web datasource (for connecting to sharepoint)
Hi, I´ve read a lot of answers about this but can´t figure it out yet. Desktop: I´ve connected to an excel file located in sharepoint using the web connector. I can´t add it to the gat...
Thanks for the great tips, much appreciated. I´ve actually realised you don´t need to add web sites to the on-premises gateway... #facepalm It sais it is "optional". It is logical of course, the web is outside the on-premises server. But, what about the credentials? I guess it uses the credentials given to pbi desktop because it is refreshing ok.
Hi Anonymous ,
I suggest you use the SharePoint connector:
Create a report on a SharePoint List
Also, have you tried this authentication method?
Best regards,
Lionel Chen
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