Dashboard images from SharePoint where anonymous access is not permitted

[buildbod]

We have restrictions in place to stop the creation of anonymous links in SharePoint. This is challenging when adding images to dashboards. The solution suggested here requires the use of anonymous links.

http://community.powerbi.com/t5/Service/Dashboard-Image-Tile-Image-not-loading-from-provided-URL/m-p...

What is the alternative?

Also is it possible to update the published documentation as it simply states "Make sure special credentials aren't required to access the image file. For example, OneDrive and SharePoint require authentication, so images stored there can't be added to a dashboard this way."


https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/powerbi-service-add-a-widget-to-a-dashboard/

[v-ljerr-msft]

Hi @buildbod,

I don't think there is an alternative way to add the images stored in SharePoint (which require authentication to access) on Power BI Dashboard currently. 

Regards

[buildbod]

That is a real shame and a limitation of the product. When can we expect the situation to change?

[v-ljerr-msft]

Hi @buildbod,

You can add it as an idea on Power BI Ideas to improve Power BI on this feature. 

Regards

[buildbod]

Just found an existing idea

https://ideas.powerbi.com/forums/265200-power-bi-ideas/suggestions/16732249-image-behind-authenticat...