Use Alternate Credentials - How to use Azure AD?

[RalJans]

All,

I have set up a SQL Server database in Azure and added an Azure AD group with a few members.

When I connect with SSMS using my Azure AD account, this works fine. But when i use the same credentials under User Alternate Credentials in Power BI desktop, it fails to connect: Could not authenticate with the credentials provided. Please try again.

I log on using <name>@<tenant>.com with the correct password and the server and database selected in the drop-down box.

[v-qiuyu-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @RalJans,

Power BI desktop currently doesn't support AAD when connect to Azure SQL database. Please vote this same idea: SQL Azure connector with Azure AD Auth.

To workaround the issue, you can follow this blog: Connect from Power BI to Azure SQL Database using AAD authentication.

Best Regards,
Qiuyun Yu

[RalJans]

Thanks for your reply. Will vote up the request.