How to Refresh the Data in Power BI Reports
- George Apostolov
How to Refresh the Data in Power BI Reports: step-by-step guide
Inside Power BI's homepage, find the report you want to check and click its corresponding 'Open' button.
After that, go to the top-right corner and click the 'Refresh' button.
Finally, the data inside the selected Power BI report will be refreshed and updated.
Quick answer: To update your reports, open the desired report from the Power BI homepage, click the Refresh button in the top-right corner, and wait for the data to be refreshed and updated.
About this Power BI tutorial
Update your reports instantly in Power BI. Open your report from the homepage and click the refresh button to update your data. This guide shows how to refresh the Data in Power BI Reports in 3 steps, starting with "Inside Power BI's homepage, find the report you want to check and click its correspondi..." and finishing with "Finally, the data inside the selected Power BI report will be refreshed and updated". 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 the Data in Power BI Reports?
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 Remove Date Hierarchy in Power BI, How to Rename Columns in Power BI and How to Run Power BI. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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