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ROG
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Sharing a report without accessing the dataset

Hello guys, 
I'd love to know if a user can have access to the report, but not to the dataset? 
I understand that when we share a report/dashboard the access to the dataset is automatically given, but I came across a situation at work, where a user had access to the report, but not to the dataset. What woukd be the reason? 

 

Many thanks!

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Anonymous
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hi @ROG 

Following cane be the options-

  • You can add the person to the workspace with the "viewer" role. That way he can only access report and not the dataset.
  • While sharing a report , make sure to uncheck the checkbox like below-NikhilKumar_0-1656405677873.png

     

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Anonymous
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hi @ROG 

Following cane be the options-

  • You can add the person to the workspace with the "viewer" role. That way he can only access report and not the dataset.
  • While sharing a report , make sure to uncheck the checkbox like below-NikhilKumar_0-1656405677873.png

     

ROG
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Thanks a lot @Anonymous  🙂

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