Solved: Unable to create data source. Invalid connection c...

SergioGuzBVRD22 · ‎10-03-2022

Greetings,

I have tried to create a folder source in Power BI Service but it could not be possible. This is the error. Could you help me please?
It works in Power BI Desktop but when I try to create it in PBI Services its impossible.

ibarrau · ‎10-03-2022

Hi. When using the gateway to connect to a local file you should use the DOMAIN on the authentication. Be sure you are using the structure "DOMAIN\Username" for the user name at windows username. If you are not sure what's the domain, just look for "This PC" and use the Device Name as domain.

I hope that helps,

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ibarrau · ‎10-03-2022

Hi. When using the gateway to connect to a local file you should use the DOMAIN on the authentication. Be sure you are using the structure "DOMAIN\Username" for the user name at windows username. If you are not sure what's the domain, just look for "This PC" and use the Device Name as domain.

I hope that helps,

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

Happy to help!

LaDataWeb Blog