Service Principal authentication supported in Semantic Link

Data Science · Public preview · Shipped

Data Science Public preview Shipped
Last Modified: June 16, 2026 Release Date: Q2 2025

Description

This feature adds Azure service principal (SPN) support as an authentication type for Semantic Link.An Azure service principal is a non-human security identity used by applications or automation tools to access Azure resources with precise permissions.Using service principals in Semantic Link allows Power BI admins to manage and optimize Fabric items securely and efficiently, without relying on user identities.

📰 Related Blog Article

Service Principal Support in Semantic Link: Enabling Scalable, Secure Automation
🔗 blog.fabric.microsoft.com

Change History

  1. 2026-06-16
    Restored to Roadmap
  2. 2026-06-16
    Removed from Roadmap
  3. 2025-11-10
    Release Status Planned -> Shipped
  4. 2025-08-28
    Roadmap Item Added
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