How to Manage Relationships in Power BI
- George Apostolov
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How to Manage Relationships in Power BI: step-by-step guide
Open your Power BI report. Click on the 'Model' view.
From the 'Home' tab, click 'Manage relationships'.
Click '+ New relationship' to add one.
You may choose to edit the relationship by clicking 'Edit'.
You may choose to delete the relationship by clicking 'Delete'.
You may choose to filter the relationship by clicking 'Filter'.
Once satisfied, click 'Save'.
Click 'Close' and apply the changes.
Quick answer: To manage relationships in Power BI, open the Model view, click Manage relationships from the Home tab, and add, edit, delete, or filter relationships as needed. Finally, click Save and then Close to apply your changes.
About this Power BI tutorial
Control your Power BI data models by adding, editing, deleting, and filtering relationships directly within the Model view. This guide shows how to manage Relationships in Power BI in 8 steps, starting with "Open your Power BI report. Click on the 'Model' view" and finishing with "Click 'Close' and apply the changes". 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 manage Relationships in Power BI?
8 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 Modify Power BI Report, How to Open Power BI and How to Open Power Query in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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