Here's how to configure a specific report hosted on the Power BI Report Server for direct opening from the Power BI mobile app for the users:
1. Have Your Power BI Report Server Properly Configured
Check if the Power BI Report Server is configured properly for mobile access
Make sure it is an HTTPS-enabled server, considering that the app connects via a secured communication channel with the server.
Ensure the users are granted access to their respective reports on the server.
2. Create the Direct Report URL
Using a web browser, access the intended report on the Power BI Report Server.
Copy the full URL of the report. This URL will be used as the address for users to access the report using the mobile app.
3. Share the Report URL
These could be an email or messaging app. Share the URL with the users or place it as a hyperlink on the internal portal.
Open the link on a mobile device. If the Power BI mobile app is installed, the app should automatically resolve the URL and open the report.
4. Setup the Power BI Mobile App
Inform users to install and set up the Power BI mobile app on their devices.
They need to go to the report server and add the on-premises report in the application:
Open the Power BI mobile app. Go to Settings and then tap on the Report Server option. Type in your URL and authenticate with your organization's credentials.
5. Test Access
Please verify that the users are actually able to open the specific report directly in the mobile app through the link shared with them.
This means all users have the same access rights to avoid authentication errors.
Once these are completed, users can access those specific reports on your Power BI Report Server directly using the Power BI mobile app.
