how to connect to azure storage blob container having private endpoints using powerBI

[surbhi]

recently the storage account container where we have csv has been moved to private endpoint connection for security reason . Now i am not able to access the storage container from powerBI. what is the mechaism to do it .

[v-veshwara-msft]

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[v-veshwara-msft]

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[v-veshwara-msft]

Hi @surbhi ,
Hope you are doing well.

Just checking in to see if you were able to connect successfully to your Azure Blob Storage using the method suggested.
Also, a big thank you to @BhavinVyas3003  for providing the detailed guidance and helpful resources.

Additionally, you may also consider verifying that the machine where the Power BI Gateway is installed can resolve the Storage Account's private endpoint DNS correctly. This ensures the gateway can reach the storage account without network or DNS issues during dataset refresh.

Here are some useful references for further guidance:

• Tutorial: Connect to a storage account using a private endpoint

• Azure Storage account - Private endpoint overview

• Private Endpoint DNS configuration

If the response helped resolve your issue, please consider marking it as the accepted solution.
Otherwise, feel free to reach out if you need any further assistance.

Thanks.

[BhavinVyas3003]

You can use these links for references,

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/private-link/tutorial-private-endpoint-storage-portal?tabs=d...

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/data-integration/gateway/service-gateway-install

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-private-endpoints

[surbhi]

thanks i will try this 

[BhavinVyas3003 · Accepted solution]

Hi,

If your Azure Blob Storage is using a Private Endpoint, then Power BI can't connect to it directly from your home or office internet.

To connect Power BI to Azure Blob Storage with a Private Endpoint:

1. Install Power BI Gateway on a machine in the same VNet or with VPN access.
2. Ensure the machine can access the blob storage via private IP.
3. Connect to the blob in Power BI Desktop.
4. Publish to Power BI Service and link to the gateway for refresh.

Thanks,

Bhavin

[surbhi]

thanks for the method if possible  can you explain me in detail how to acheive this or refer me some documentation on how to do this.