22-25 April 2026

Sharing in the Power BI Service: a Deep Dive

2022

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Sharing in Power BI: Deep Dive

Session Details

Sharing links have become the default in the Power BI Service for allowing a teammate to view an individual report or dashboard. The sharing functionality is often used more frequently than workspace roles or app permissions. We'll talk about ways to use the sharing functionality in a way that's efficient, secure, and reduces risk. Topics for discussion and demos include: -The pros and cons of individual item sharing -How sharing links work -What to watch out for with sharing links -How sharing links are different from direct access sharing -How the 'request access' workflow works -Suggestions and best practices

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