Multiple accounts using On-premises data gateway

[rsmccall33]

Hi, I've installed the Data-onpremises Data Gateway and installed choosing the multi user option (not personal).  I also installed PowerBI Desktop August 2017 release.  I would like multiple people to be able to login to the server, build their own reports with PowerBI Desktop, and be able to utilize the gateway with their own accounts. 

When you install the gateway, at the end it asks you to login.  Does that account need to be shared among the folks wanting to create reports and have them refreshed? 

[KHorseman]

That login is just for the account that has primary control of the gateway itself. At my organization we created a dedicated account for reporting services, but it's not necessary. Multiple users can edit and publish reports. They just need to be set up as users on the data source once your gateway is online.

[rsmccall33]

Okay, so I need to look further into this,  "They just need to be set up as users on the data source once your gateway is online."

Thanks.

[Anonymous]

I'm not in charge of our gateway but I've seen it being built and there is a list of users who have permission to use it. In the same way that you have a list of users able to see / use a workspace.

Hope that helps,

Will

[rsmccall33]

Originally, I was looking for this on the server where the gateway is installed by opening the gateway app.  I found the list after logging into PowerBI.com and going to Manage Gateways.  There you can add to the list the accounts that can administer this gateway.