How to Access and Pin Power BI Apps in Microsoft Teams

Fotios Machairas
Nov 3, 2025
2 min read

If you're using Microsoft Teams and want quick access to your organization's Power BI dashboards, you're in luck. Microsoft Teams integrates seamlessly with Power BI, allowing you to view, manage, and pin your apps directly within the Teams interface. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started.

Step 1: Open Microsoft Teams and Locate Power BI

Launch your Microsoft Teams desktop or web app.
Click on the ellipsis (three dots) in the left-hand navigation panel.
In the search bar, type "Power BI" or scroll to find it.
Click on Power BI to open the app within Teams.

Step 2: Access Your Power BI Apps

Once Power BI is open in Teams:

Navigate to the “My Apps” section.
You’ll see a list of all available Power BI apps associated with your account.
Select the app you need — for example, Contoso Sales Analysis.

Step 3: Pin Your Power BI App to a Team

To make your Power BI app easily accessible:

Click the “Pin to a team” option.
Enter the name of the app (e.g., Contoso Sales Analysis).
Choose the team where you want to pin the app.
Confirm the selection — the app will now appear as a tab in that team’s channel.

Step 4: Enable Quick Access

For even faster access:

Pin the Power BI app to your Teams sidebar.
This ensures that every time you open Teams, your dashboard is just one click away.

Why This Matters? Pinning Power BI apps in Teams streamlines your workflow, especially if you rely on data insights for decision-making. It eliminates the need to switch between platforms and keeps your analytics front and center.