How to Connect Power BI to a SharePoint List
- George Apostolov
How to Connect Power BI to a SharePoint List: step-by-step guide
Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, head over to the left-side panel and select the list you wish to integrate.
After that, go to the top menu bar and tap 'Integrate'.
Choose 'Power BI' from the list of options.
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.
Quick answer: 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.
About this SharePoint tutorial
Export SharePoint list data into Power BI to create charts, graphs, and maps by using the Integrate menu and logging into your Microsoft account. This guide shows how to connect Power BI to a SharePoint List in 4 steps, starting with "Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, head over to the left-side panel and..." and finishing with "Finally, tap 'Visualize the List'. Log into your Microsoft account with Power BI access...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real SharePoint interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to connect Power BI to a SharePoint List?
4 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 SharePoint data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under SharePoint and Power BI. Related guides: How to Connect SharePoint to Outlook, Salesforce sharepoint integration and How to Connect Two SharePoint Lists. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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