how to restore a powerBI connection which has been deleted

Hi Michael,

Good day! As per checking, once a Power BI connection (the data source connection, not the gateway) has been deleted, there isn’t a built‑in “restore” option. Power BI doesn’t keep a recycle bin for connections, so they must be recreated.

Additionally,only deleted workspaces and semantic models can be restored. For reference, you can check this link: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/fabric/enterprise/powerbi/service-premium-backup-restore-dataset

However, to double confirm on this, you may also try to share this thread on the Power BI Community for verification.

Hi,

Thank you for reaching out and explaining your situation. I understand how inconvenient it can be when a Power BI connection is accidentally deleted, particularly when recreating it may require updating and repointing multiple dashboards, reports, and semantic models.

As this is a user-to-user community forum, I do not have access to your Microsoft 365 tenant or Power BI environment and therefore cannot directly verify whether a deleted Power BI connection can be recovered. However, I can help guide you to the most appropriate resources and support channels for further investigation.

Since your question is specifically related to Power BI rather than the core Microsoft 365 or Office applications covered in this forum category, I recommend posting your inquiry in the Microsoft Fabric (Power BI) Community, where Power BI specialists, community experts, and Microsoft partners actively participate.

The Power BI community is better equipped to determine whether a deleted connection can be restored, whether any recovery options exist within your tenant, or if there are alternative methods to minimize the impact of reconnecting reports and semantic models.

I apologize for redirecting you to another community. My goal is to ensure that you receive the most accurate and specialized assistance possible from experts who work with Power BI and Microsoft Fabric technologies on a regular basis.

Thank you for your understanding, and I appreciate the time you've taken to post your question. I hope you're able to find a resolution quickly through the Power BI community.

Warm regards.

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