Connecting Your Project to PowerBI: Step-by-Step Guide

TLDRLearn how to connect your Project to PowerBI and expand your reporting capabilities. Two methods depending on whether you're using Project Desktop or Project for the Web. Use the Apps area in PowerBI to find the connections.

Key insights

🔌There are two ways to connect your Project to PowerBI: for Project Desktop and for Project for the Web.

📊The Apps area in PowerBI provides connections for both Project Desktop and Project for the Web.

🌐For Project for the Web, select the option that matches your organization's environment.

💻For Project Desktop, upload your project to Project Online or Project Web App to enable the connection.

Keep in mind that the process may change when Project for the Web transitions to Planner.

Q&A

What are the two ways to connect Project to PowerBI?

There are two ways to connect Project to PowerBI: for Project Desktop and for Project for the Web.

Where can I find the connections in PowerBI?

You can find the connections in the Apps area in PowerBI.

How do I connect Project for the Web to PowerBI?

In PowerBI, select the option that matches your organization's environment for Project for the Web.

How do I connect Project Desktop to PowerBI?

Upload your project to Project Online or Project Web App to enable the connection for Project Desktop.

Will the process change when Project for the Web transitions to Planner?

The process may change when Project for the Web transitions to Planner. Stay updated for any changes.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Learn how to connect your Project to PowerBI and expand your reporting capabilities.

01:32Use the Apps area in PowerBI to find connections for both Project Desktop and Project for the Web.

02:59For Project for the Web, select the option that matches your organization's environment.

09:33For Project Desktop, upload your project to Project Online or Project Web App to enable the connection.

09:50Stay updated for possible changes in the process when Project for the Web transitions to Planner.