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Visit the PowerBI getting started page and click Sign in.


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2 - Sign on Using your SU Email Account Credentials

Log in with your Office 365 ProPlus eligible account.

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Can't Log In?

If you get the error message below, ensure that you are logging in with your Office 365 ProPlus eligible account. To ensure your account is active please change your NetID password on the NetID self-service page. This will activate your account for Power BI access in the event it was not previously active. Once your password is changed your account should be active at your next login.

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Please use the following steps to download and install your copy of Power BI desktop. Note that you may need your Windows administrator password to install this software.

1 - Open a Browser and Locate the Download Page

Visit the PowerBI download page in your desired browser and click "Download Free".


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Download the Installer

Enter your syr.edu email address and click Get started.

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Choose if you would like to use it on any compatible device, or just the current device.

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The installation file will now download to your default download location.begin downloading.

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Launch the Windows Installer File

In most cases the file will download to your browser's download location.

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If you can not locate it within your browser, simply open your computer's downloads location viewable in your File Explorer (or My Computer in older Windows versions).

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After locating the file double click to run the Windows installation.

4 - Proceed Through the Setup Wizard

On the initial window, click Next to proceed.

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The next window requires you read the Microsoft software license terms. Check the box and click Next to proceed.

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Next, you'll need to determine the installation location. Once determined click Next to proceed.

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Determine if you'd like a desktop shortcut. Click Install to proceed. Note that you will need your computer's administrator password if you are not currently logged into an administrator account.


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4 - Sign in with your Office 365 ProPlus eligible account


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Congratulations! You've successfully installed Power BI Desktop.

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