How to Create Relationships in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Create Relationships in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Select a source and add data to your report.
Click 'Load' to load your tables into Power BI.
Go to 'Model' view.
Drag a field from one table to the matching field in another table.
A window for 'New relationship' appears. Power BI will suggest a relationship type, select one, and click 'Save'.
That's it! You have successfully created relationships in Power BI.
Quick answer: To create relationships in Microsoft Power BI, select a data source, load your tables, switch to Model view, drag a field to a matching field in another table, and save the suggested relationship type in the configuration window.
About this Power BI tutorial
Connect your data tables in Power BI by dragging matching fields in Model view to establish relationships and build reports. This guide shows how to create Relationships in Power BI in 6 steps, starting with "Select a source and add data to your report" and finishing with "That's it! You have successfully created relationships 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 create Relationships in 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 Create RLS in Power BI, How to Create Stacked Bar Chart in Power BI and How to Create Tabs in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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