May 10, 2018 · Now, you can use the Web API credentials dialog. Your key will be part part of the http query string that is sent to the server: ?ApiKey=abcdefg. See also authenticating with Excel Power Query against .Net Odata Web Api

Aug 3, 2021 · I am trying to connect Power BI to a web api using this URL (https://api.10000ft.com/api/v1/), but when I enter the API key, I get this message: A web API key can only be specified when a web API key name is provided.

Sep 14, 2021 · Most API’s require some form of authentication or identification. That’s where you’ll see talk of an ‘API key’. Usually you create an account then get an API key unique to you. Here’s a simple example with a fake API key.

Sep 1, 2022 · I set up the Odata feed, but when I insert my Web API key I get this message: "A web API key can only be specified when a web API key name is provided." This I have learned from other help articles across the web that I am missing …

Mar 24, 2025 · Web API: Select this method if the web resource that you're connecting to uses an API Key for authentication purposes. Organizational account: Select this authentication method if the web page requires organizational account credentials.

Sep 11, 2015 · In modern Excel you can use Get & Transform to connect to Web API with authorisation. Select Data tab, then in the Get & Transform group New Query -> From Other Sources -> From Web (Note: do not confuse this with ' From Web ' button which is directly in the Get External Data group).

Mar 15, 2020 · Good thing Microsoft Excel has tools to help you extract data from web sources with or without coding. In this example, I’m going to show you how you can extract data from a public web API to excel without coding VBA.

Feb 12, 2025 · Open Power Query: In Excel, go to Data > Get Data > From Other Sources > From Web. Enter the URL: Paste the API URL into the dialog box. If your API requires a key, you might need to include it in the URL or in the request headers.

May 30, 2021 · Excel 2016 has a built-in feature that allows to make API calls. Previous versions can also make it, but installing the PowerQuery plugin. To make an API call we must go to the “Data” tab and...

Feb 16, 2024 · We will consume the API from an Excel Workbook, without the need to manage any shared secrets within Excel. In order to implement this approach, follow the steps below (numbered based on the...