# How to Connect Power BI to a SharePoint List

> To connect Power BI to a SharePoint List inside SharePoint, first select the desired list from the left-side panel. Next, click 'Integrate' in the top menu bar, choose 'Power BI', and select 'Visualize the List'. Finally, log into your Microsoft account with Power BI access to begin creating visual representations.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-connect-power-bi-to-a-sharepoint-list/
Apps: SharePoint, Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3447ab56e05a00fd8d3c/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, head over to the left-side panel and select the list you wish to integrate.
2. After that, go to the top menu bar and tap 'Integrate'.
3. Choose 'Power BI' from the list of options.
4. Finally, tap 'Visualize the List'. Log into your Microsoft account with Power BI access and start creating a visual representation of the selected SharePoint list. You may transform it into charts, graphs, maps, or scatter plots.