How to Create RLS in Power BI
- George Apostolov
How to Create RLS in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Start by navigating to the 'Modeling' tab in the Power BI Desktop ribbon.
Now, select 'Manage Roles' to begin setting up your Row-Level Security.
In the Manage Roles dialog box, click the '+ New' button to create a security role.
Give your role a descriptive name that clearly indicates its purpose, like 'SalesTeamAccess' or 'RegionalManagers'.
Select the table that contains the data you want to filter.
Click 'Switch to DAX editor' to create more advanced filtering conditions using DAX expressions.
Enter your DAX filter expression.
Click 'Save' to apply your RLS role configuration to the model.
Great job! Your Row-Level Security is now implemented.
Quick answer: To create Row-Level Security in Power BI Desktop, navigate to the Modeling tab and select Manage Roles. Create a new role, choose the target table, and switch to the DAX editor. Enter your filter expression and click Save to apply the configuration.
About this Power BI tutorial
Implement Row-Level Security in Power BI by defining roles, selecting tables, and applying DAX filter expressions to secure your data. This guide shows how to create RLS in Power BI in 9 steps, starting with "Start by navigating to the 'Modeling' tab in the Power BI Desktop ribbon" and finishing with "Great job! Your Row-Level Security is now implemented". 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 RLS in Power BI?
9 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 Stacked Bar Chart in Power BI, How to Create Tabs in Power BI and How to Create Text in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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