How to Refresh Data in Power BI Online
- George Apostolov
How to Refresh Data in Power BI Online: step-by-step guide
Start by accessing the 'Report' section, where your data visualizations live.
Click on the refresh icon in the top right.
Clicking the refresh icon is useful for quick updates without scheduling.
Quick answer: To refresh data in Power BI, first access the Report section where your data visualizations live. Then, click on the refresh icon in the top right corner to get quick updates without needing to schedule them.
About this Power BI tutorial
Update your Power BI data visualizations instantly without scheduling by clicking the refresh icon in the top right of the Report section. This guide shows how to refresh Data in Power BI Online in 3 steps, starting with "Start by accessing the 'Report' section, where your data visualizations live" and finishing with "Clicking the refresh icon is useful for quick updates without scheduling". 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 refresh Data in Power BI Online?
3 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 Refresh the Data in Power BI Reports, How to Remove Date Hierarchy in Power BI and How to Rename Columns in Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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