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User can’t access data in Power BI? You can get the Error “You need to use SSL (HTTPS) when you use OAuth 2.0 authentication”.

Learn how to fix Power BI you need to use SSL when you use OAuth authentication.

Power BI is a powerful reporting tool in  Microsoft 365.  When you are working on reports, you can develop them based on Microsoft 365 Usage Analytics, data from files stored in OneDrive or SharePoint Online.

The worst situation is when users can’t connect with these data sources

Learn how to fix the error You need to use SSL (HTTPS) when you use OAuth 2.0 authentication.

FIX You need to use SSL when you use OAuth in Power BI

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Fix the Power BI error: You need to use SSL (HTTPS) when you use OAuth 2.0 authentication

When you are configuring a connection in the Power Bi to an external data source, like Excel, SharePoint, or others you may be stopped by an error. Configuring connection in Power BI requires editing authentication credentials.

FIX You need to use SSL when you use OAuth in Power BI

The error could appear when you see messages, like “Your data source can’t be refreshed because the credentials are invalid. Please update your credentials and try again.”

The correct HTTPS-based URL used does not fix the problem.

Solution #1 – supported browsers

This solution is supported only in Chrome and Edge browsers. You need to switch from your browser to supported one. In most cases, this is the simplest solution for this error.

What’s next?

Good! You learned how to fix You need to use SSL (HTTPS) when you use OAuth 2.0 authentication. Now it is time to do more with the SharePoint Online. Learn more about SharePoint Audit log, SharePoint data retention and how to add SharePoint to file explorer.

Do you want more?

I prepared more articles around main Office 365 apps, like TeamsMicrosoft OutlookPower Automate and Exchange Online.

Conclusion

Learn how to fix Power BI error: You need to use SSL (HTTPS) when you use OAuth 2.0 authentication. Setup connection in Power BI using OAuth for HTTPS data source.

FIX You need to use SSL when you use OAuth in Power BI