How To Swap REST API Bearer Token in Power Query To Allow Easy Data Refresh in Power BI

In this tutorial, we're diving into the world of REST APIs and Power Query to bring you a game-changing method for creating ad-hoc reports in Power BI.

If you've been following along with my Power BI REST API series, you know how powerful it can be. We've explored functionalities on Microsoft Learn and imported data directly into Power Query. However, to extract data, you need to identify yourself with a time-limited token from Microsoft Learn.

But what if you only need a one-time report without worrying about frequent updates? That's exactly what we're tackling today. I'll show you how to leverage the magic of Power Query parameters to make this process a breeze.

This tutorial is perfect for Power BI users looking to efficiently pull data from REST APIs without the need for constant refreshes. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, you'll find valuable insights here.

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Chapters:
00:00 Topic Of The Day - REST API Bearer Token
00:49 Intro
00:57 BI-Lingual Analytics
01:17 Ad-hoc REST API Report
01:49 Microsoft Learn - Get Group Users
02:30 Bring Data To Power BI
03:30 Bearer Token Limitation
03:56 Create A Power Query Parameter
04:42 Add a New User
04:52 Token Expiry
05:02 Swap REST API Bearer Token
05:34 Bringing Together What We Learnt
06:32 What's Next - Azure App
06:47 Questions - Comments
06:56 End

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[BILingualAnalytics]

Have you used this method before? Let me know here 👇👇👇

[nuredinomer]

Thank you for this video it is helpful. but I have a question about the data source API static so to make it Dynamic

[controloverreports]

Very exicted to see the more robust way !! I am trying to get a simple Power BI report with current users with their rights on APPS, Workspace and reports. Is not (yet) avaible in the admin workspace in the purview dataset in power bi. .... Can't wait to see your solution so I can use it at my clients

[nuredinomer]

Moreover in current values what did you copy bearer token or Api?

[vladpylypenko]

Many thanks for the video! Still I get “Access to the resource is forbidden”. What type of credentials/access permissions you have used?

[rstiekema]

Where is your video about automated token generation for the powerbi rest api?

[duncanvanpagee]

Thanks for the video, I am looking to do the exat same thing but instead with a POST request. What do I need to change in Power BI?

[ashikshaik]

Hey, I didnt understand how the bearer token refresh itself. In this video you have manually pasted the bearer token from microsoft learn. Can you help me how to get the new or refreshed bearer token using power automate? Awaiting for your help.