Summary
Starting with version 2022.3, Desktop/Server users can publish flat files stored in SharePoint or OneDrive. The same file types that are supported by Excel, Text, and JSON connectors are accessible via the OneDrive and SharePoint Online connector. This article has instructions for how to add embedded credentials to Tableau server for publishing OneDrive and SharePoint connected data sources.
How-To
Task: Add OneDrive or SharePoint credentials to Tableau Server.
Instructions
Step 1 – Connect to the VPN and then open https://tableau.unh.edu in the web browser of your choice.
- Under your user profile at the top right corner of the screen select “My account Settings”.
- Browse to the Security section and scroll down to “OneDrive and SharePoint Online”.
- Choose “Add”. A pop-up window with your Microsoft account details will open. If you are not already signed into O365 you may need to authenticate.
- Once you enter credentials choose test to validate the connection.
Outcome
Users should be able to successfully save credentials on server for OneDrive or SharePoint which will enable extract refreshes of connected data sources.
Further Readings
Read more from Tableau about the OneDrive and SharePoint connector
Need additional help?
The OneDrive and SharePoint connector allows Developers to connect to a their own data or a scheduled WebI report (Read More About Scheduling)
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