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Authentication and authorization for embedded analytics

Authentication and authorization for embedded analytics in Power BI are crucial for ensuring that only authorized users can access embedded reports and dashboards. Here's how authentication and authorization work for embedded analytics in Power BI:


Authentication:

  1. User-Based Authentication:

    • Users authenticate with Power BI using their credentials (e.g., Microsoft account or organizational account).
    • When embedding reports or dashboards, users need to sign in to view embedded content.
    • Power BI supports various authentication methods, including Azure Active Directory (AAD) authentication, OAuth 2.0, and anonymous access.

  2. Service Principal Authentication:

    • For service-to-service communication or non-interactive scenarios, applications authenticate with Power BI using service principal credentials.
    • Service principals are registered in Azure Active Directory and have their own client ID and client secret.

Authorization:

  1. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC):

    • Power BI uses RBAC to manage access to reports, dashboards, datasets, and workspaces.
    • Users or applications must have appropriate roles assigned to access embedded content.
    • Roles include Viewer, Contributor, and Admin, with varying levels of access and permissions.

  2. Embed Token Authorization:

    • When embedding reports or dashboards, applications generate embed tokens for users to access embedded content.
    • Embed tokens include authorization information, such as the user's identity and permissions.
    • Embed tokens are generated based on the user's access rights and are validated by the Power BI service when accessing embedded content.

Steps for Authentication and Authorization:

  1. Register Application:

    • Register your application in the Azure portal and obtain client credentials (client ID and client secret) or configure user authentication settings.

  2. Authenticate User or Application:

    • Authenticate users with their Power BI credentials using OAuth 2.0 authentication flows.
    • Authenticate applications using service principal credentials or application permissions.

  3. Authorize Access:

    • Assign appropriate roles and permissions to users or applications in the Power BI service.
    • Configure workspace-level or report-level access control settings to restrict access to embedded content.

  4. Generate Embed Tokens:

    • When embedding reports or dashboards, generate embed tokens for authenticated users.
    • Embed tokens include authorization information and are used to access embedded content securely.

  5. Embed Content:

    • Use the Power BI JavaScript API or client libraries to embed reports or dashboards into your web application.
    • Use the embed token to authenticate and authorize access to embedded content.

By following these steps, you can implement secure authentication and authorization for embedded analytics in Power BI, ensuring that only authorized users can access and interact with embedded reports and dashboards. 

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