# How to Refresh a Dataset in Power BI

> To refresh a dataset in Power BI desktop, open your desired dataset and navigate to the Home tab. Click the Refresh button to prompt Power BI to re-query your data source and update the visuals.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-refresh-a-dataset-in-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4bc8ab56e05a00ff730e/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open your Power BI desktop and navigate to your desired dataset.
2. Go to the 'Home' tab.
3. Click the 'Refresh' button to refresh the Power BI dataset.
4. Power BI will re-query your data source and update the visuals.