# How to Add Data Source in Power BI

> To add a data source in Power BI, navigate to the Home tab and click Get Data. Next, choose your data source, select the file, and click Open. Finally, select the table you want to import and click Load to connect your data and start building visuals.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-a-data-source-in-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a0113243f01ed60a4ebf3/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Make sure you're on the 'Home' tab when you launch it. Click the 'Get Data' button.
2. Choose your data source.
3. After choosing your source, Power BI will prompt you to add a file. Choose the file and click 'Open'.
4. Select the table you want to import and click 'Load'.
5. Once connected, you can pull the data into Power BI and start building visuals.