How to Add a Report to Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Add a Report to Power BI: step-by-step guide
To add a report, click on 'My Workspace'.
Select 'Import'.
Select the type of analytics content you want to create from your data sources.
Select 'From this computer'.
A notification pops up once the data has been uploaded.
That's it! You have successfully added a report in Power BI.
Quick answer: To add a report in Power BI, click My Workspace, select Import, and choose the type of analytics content you want to create from your data sources. Next, select From this computer. A notification will pop up once the data has finished uploading, indicating you have successfully added your report.
About this Power BI tutorial
Upload and create analytics content in Power BI by importing data from your computer into My Workspace with simple steps. This guide shows how to add a Report to Power BI in 6 steps, starting with "To add a report, click on 'My Workspace'" and finishing with "That's it! You have successfully added a report in Power BI". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Power BI interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add a Report to Power BI?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Power BI data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Power BI. Related guides: How to Add a Slicer in Power BI, How to Add a Table in Power BI and How to Add a Title to a Visual in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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