# How to Add Data in Power BI

> To add data in Power BI, launch the application, go to the Home tab, and select Get Data. Choose your data source, preview the data, and click Load to import it. Once loaded, the data appears in the data view and is ready for use in reports.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-data-in-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2d4457f8f6cdddddd547/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Launch the application on your computer. Go to the 'Home' tab and select 'Get Data'.
2. Select a data source.
3. After connecting, you will see a preview of your data. Select 'Load' to import the data directly.
4. Once data is loaded, it will appear in the data view and can be used in reports.