How to get data into Power BI using OdataLink

Getting MYOB or Xero data into Power BI using OdataLink is extremely simple and easy.

This is because Power BI already includes a native OData connector. As such, you do not need to download any additional software to use your data.

Once OdataLink is configured, accessing your data is as simple as copy and pasting a url.

You can see it in explained and in action in the following video.

To get data into Power BI using OdataLink, follow these steps.

  1. Go to app.odatalink.com OData Feeds page.
  2. Find the OData feed you want to use and click Copy.
  3. Go to Power BI Desktop
  4. Using the Home ribbon, click Get Data and OData Feed
  5. Paste the url copied and click OK.

If you are new to Power BI, we strongly recommend you check out the Introduction Tutorial to Power BI we provide.

Additionally, if you have trouble finding specific the fields within Power BI, we recommend you check out this article.