--- title: "Configuring External Sources: Power BI" description: Configure Power BI to connect with the Netpresenter Content Hub using secure admin and developer settings. --- [Skip to content](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/external-sources-power-bi#main-content) [Create support ticket](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [Service Center](https://service.netpresenter.com/portal?hsLang=en) [![Netpresenter\_Logo\_2023](https://service.netpresenter.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Netpresenter_Logo_2023.png?width=300&height=72&name=Netpresenter_Logo_2023.png)](https://www.netpresenter.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Create support ticket](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/kb-tickets/new) - [Service Center](https://service.netpresenter.com/portal) Search the Support Center - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Support Center](https://service.netpresenter.com/support?hsLang=en) 2. [Configurations](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/configurations?hsLang=en) # Configuring External Sources: Power BI ## This guide explains how to configure Power BI as an External Source in the Netpresenter Content Hub. It assumes that the Power BI Connection has already been created. ### Step 1 — Configure Power BI Tenant Settings Power BI must allow embedding and Service Principal access. #### 1.1 Open the Power BI Admin Portal - Go to: [https://app.powerbi.com/admin-portal/](https://app.powerbi.com/admin-portal/) - Navigate to: **Tenant Settings → Developer settings** #### 1.2 Enable Required Developer Options Enable the following settings: - **Embed content in apps** - **Service principals can create workspaces, connections, and deployment pipelines** - **Service principals can call Fabric public APIs** These settings can be applied to: - Entire organization *(recommended)* - Or specific security groups *(optional)* Without these options enabled, Power BI content cannot be accessed externally. ![](https://service.netpresenter.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Feb-11-2026-02-03-13-8025-PM.png?width=670&height=862&name=image-png-Feb-11-2026-02-03-13-8025-PM.png) #### Step 2 — Add the Netpresenter Service Principal to the Workspace The Azure App used by Netpresenter is a **Service Principal**. By default, it has **no access** to any Power BI workspaces until explicitly added. - Open the workspace in Power BI. - Click Workspace → Manage access. - Add the Azure App (Service Principal) as Member or Admin. Step 3 — Create the Power BI External Source in Netpresenter In Netpresenter Content Hub Admin, go to: Settings → External Sources → Sources Click Add new External Source and select Power BI. Choose the existing PowerBi connection Choose the workspace and report/dashboard and save. #### Troubleshooting — No Workspaces Visible - #### Service Principal Not Added to Workspace The Netpresenter Azure App must be added as **Member or Admin**. Without workspace membership, Netpresenter will not see any content. Fix: Add the Service Principal via *Manage Access* - #### Reports Stored in “My Workspace” Service Principals cannot access personal workspaces. Fix: Move reports into a shared workspace. - #### Tenant Settings Scoped to Security Groups Only Some tenants enable developer settings only for specific groups. Fix: Ensure the correct scope is selected, or enable for the entire organization. - #### Wrong Azure App Used Customers sometimes create multiple Azure Apps and link the wrong Client ID. Fix: Verify that the Client ID in Netpresenter matches the Service Principal added to the workspace. - #### Workspace Role Too Limited Viewer access may not be sufficient. Fix: Use at least **Member** permissions.   #### ✅ Completed Power BI External Sources are now available as selectable images inside Netpresenter Content Hub when creating your content. - [Content Creation](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/content-creation?hsLang=en) - [Settings](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/settings?hsLang=en) - [Configurations](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/configurations?hsLang=en) - [Requirements](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/requirements?hsLang=en) - [Deployment](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/deployment?hsLang=en) - [Security](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/security?hsLang=en) - [Cloud Services](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/cloud-services?hsLang=en) - [Guides](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/guides?hsLang=en) - [Product Sheets](https://service.netpresenter.com/support/product-sheets?hsLang=en) [![Netpresenter\_Logo\_2023\_500x75px](https://service.netpresenter.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Netpresenter_Logo_2023_500x75px.png?width=250&height=38&name=Netpresenter_Logo_2023_500x75px.png "Netpresenter_Logo_2023_500x75px")](https://www.netpresenter.com/) The visual employee and emergency communications platform © 2026 Netpresenter