step guide on obtaining a free Microsoft business email ID, which is essential for accessing services like Microsoft PowerBI. By signing up for a Microsoft E3 account, users can acquire a business email ID at no cost. The process involves navigating to the Microsoft 365 homepage, selecting the Enterprise pricing option, and opting for the Microsoft 365 E3 account. The tutorial offers detailed instructions on locating the relevant links and signing up for the free trial, ensuring viewers can access the benefits of Microsoft's services without any financial investment.
Continued Access to Microsoft PowerBI After
Microsoft 365 Trial Despite the expiration of a Microsoft 365 trial, users can continue to access Microsoft PowerBI without interruption. This is confirmed by official information on the Microsoft website. By signing up for a Microsoft 365 trial and creating a work account, users can utilize PowerBI even after the trial period ends. This means users can enjoy the benefits of PowerBI without incurring additional costs, provided they have a Microsoft 365 E3 work account and a business email ID. The process is straightforward, involving signing up for the trial and accessing PowerBI with the newly created work account. Additionally, viewers are provided with a direct hyperlink for easy access to the required webpage, simplifying the process further.
Creating a Microsoft Account with Email Verification
To create a Microsoft account, users
need to provide their email ID and complete the setup process, which includes entering personal information such as name and selecting a username and domain name. Additionally, users are required to verify their phone number through either text or call. Once the verification code is received and entered, users can customize their username and domain before saving the changes. It's essential to ensure that the selected domain name is available to proceed successfully with the account setup. Completing Account Setup and Payment Method for Microsoft Subscription
After entering personal information and
verifying the account, users need to provide a payment method to complete the setup process. It's crucial to cancel the subscription before the end of the first free month to avoid charges. Users can utilize the Microsoft PowerBI service for free using their business email ID even after the trial period ends. Once the payment details are entered, users may need to verify their card through an OTP process. Additionally, users must provide PAN details to finalize the subscription setup.
Troubleshooting PAN Details Entry for Microsoft
Subscription
If encountering difficulties entering
PAN details during the setup process, users should ensure they enter their PAN details under both the registration number and tax ID fields. After saving the registration number, users can then proceed to enter the tax ID. If the system prompts for PAN details after saving, users can repeat the process. Once all details are entered, users can restart the trial for Microsoft 365 E3, which remains free for 30 days. It's essential to remember the cancellation date to avoid charges, and upon restarting the trial, users will access the Microsoft 365 admin Center to complete setup. Completing Setup and Accessing Microsoft Admin Center
After continuing through the setup
process without entering unnecessary details, users can complete the setup by selecting options such as installing Office 365 or adding additional members, which may not be required for accessing Microsoft PowerBI. Users should select the default domain option and skip adding members if unnecessary. Once setup is complete, users can access the Microsoft Admin Center and utilize the provided email ID for accessing services like PowerBI.
Signing Up for PowerBI Service and Initial Setup
To begin using PowerBI, users can sign
up for a free account by clicking on 'Start Free' on the PowerBI signup page. After entering their email ID and other required information, users can initiate the setup process. Once the setup is complete, users can access their PowerBI service account, where they can publish reports and share them without needing a trial subscription.
Signing In and Publishing Dashboards in PowerBI
Avoid clicking on the 'Start Trial' button in PowerBI and instead sign in to your Microsoft PowerBI account. After signing in, users can publish their dashboards directly by clicking on the 'Publish' button. Upon selecting a destination within their account, users can save their dashboards and share them with others. Additionally, users can create workspaces within PowerBI to organize their dashboards effectively.
Publishing Dashboards to PowerBI Service Account
Users can easily publish their PowerBI
dashboards to their PowerBI service account by selecting the desired workspace or creating a new one if needed. After selecting the workspace, users can proceed to publish their dashboard, which will be accessible within their PowerBI service account. This process enables users to effectively manage and share their reports with others, facilitating collaborative work and data analysis.
Enabling 'Publish to Web' Setting for Dashboard
Sharing To enable the 'Publish to Web' feature for sharing PowerBI dashboards, users should access the admin portal from their account settings. Within the tenant settings, locate the 'Export and Sharing Settings' section and expand the 'Publish to Web' subsection. Enable the setting that allows existing embed codes to work and permits users to create new codes. Ensure to apply this setting to the entire organization and click on 'Apply'. Once applied, users will receive a confirmation message, and the setting will take effect within the next 15 minutes, enabling users to generate website links for dashboard sharing.
Enabling Map and Field Map Visuals
To enable map and field map visuals in
PowerBI, users should access the integration settings from the admin portal. Within the integration settings, users can enable the option for map and field map visuals. After enabling this setting, users need to apply it and wait for it to take effect within the next 15 minutes. Once applied, users can return to their workspace and access the map and field map visuals for their dashboards, allowing for enhanced data visualization and analysis.
Publishing PowerBI Dashboards to Web
Users can publish their PowerBI dashboards to the web for sharing by accessing the 'Embed Report' option and selecting 'Publish to Web'. After clicking 'Publish', users receive a link that can be shared with others, allowing them to view the dashboard without requiring a licensed account. It's important to note that dashboards should be published within the 'My Workspace' to avoid requiring admin permissions or licenses.