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Power Bi Data Source Credentials Greyed Out: 4 Simple Fixes
Explore these expert-recommended methods to resolve the issue
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Power BI is a powerful data visualization toolthat allows users to connect to various data sources and create dynamic, interactive reports and dashboards. However, users may encounter issues from time to time.
One of the most common ones is data source credentials greyed out on Power BI. It occurs if you don’t have permission to edit them or if there is an issue with the connection to the data source. Here, in this guide, we will discuss steps to enable data source credentials.
Why are the data source credentials disabled in Power BI?
There could be various reasons why data source credentials are greyed out; some of the popular ones are
How do I enable data source credentials in Power BI?
To enable data source credentials, you need to follow these steps:
How can I fix data source credentials greyed out issues in Power BI?
1. Switch to Database authentication
2. Check your Power BI settings
3. Ensure Power BI is up to date
4. Use a service account
If nothing has worked for you from the above steps, you need to create a service account with the necessary permissions to access the data source. Use this account to connect to the data source.
So, these are the fixes that you need to try to fix Power BI data credentials being grayed out and gain access to the data source. If you have any questions or concerns about Power BI, you can reach out to us in the comments below. We will be happy to help.
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Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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Loredana is a tech enthusiast who tackles mobility, privacy, and networking in easy-to follow guides for everyone.
