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Why the Get Data Button is Missing from Power BI Service
Question details
The user is unable to locate the Get Data button in the Power BI Service navigation bar as instructed by official learning modules.
- Product
- Power BI Service
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Following a Power BI learning module that instructs the user to import data using the Get Data button in the web interface.
- Observed behavior
- The Get Data button is completely missing from the navigation bar across all web browsers.
Verify that you are logged into the latest version of the Power BI Service workspace, as Microsoft frequently updates the interface and feature locations.
Use the New Upload or Create Options in Power BI Service
Replace the deprecated Get Data workflow by directly uploading your files or creating new datasets in the updated Power BI Service interface.
Microsoft officially deprecated and removed the 'Get Data' button from the Power BI Service navigation pane in January 2023. Older learning modules and documentation may still reference it, but you should now use the updated interface options to import your data.
Open your preferred web browser and sign in to the online Power BI Service.
Use the left navigation pane to select 'Workspaces' and click on the specific workspace where you want to add your data.
Click the 'Upload' button to import local files (like Excel or Power BI Desktop files), or click 'New' and select 'Dataset' to create a new dataset directly.
Import and Publish via Power BI Desktop
Use the Power BI Desktop application to get your data, build the report, and then publish it to the online service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Get Data button removed from Power BI Service?
Microsoft removed the Get Data button from the Power BI Service interface in January 2023 as part of an interface update. Alternative options like 'Upload' and 'New' were introduced to replace it.
How can I connect to online data services without the Get Data button?
You can connect to external online services by opening the Power BI Desktop app, using the Get Data feature there to pull your data, and then publishing the finalized dataset to the Power BI Service.
Where is the Upload button located in the Power BI Service?
The Upload button is located inside your designated Workspace in the Power BI Service interface. You must select a specific workspace from the left navigation pane first before the Upload option becomes visible.
