Steps to configure a Power BI report hosted on the Power BI Report Server so that it may access the Power BI mobile app:
Install and Configure Power BI Report Server Properly:
Ensure that your Power BI Report Server is installed and up and running. Your reports should be published on the server and reachable using a web browser within the network.
Allow Mobile Report Access:
Open the Power BI Report Server portal in a browser.
Open the report that you want to access on mobile.
Create a mobile-friendly version of the report using Phone Layout in Power BI Desktop before publishing the report for mobile access. Save and publish the modified report to the server.
Confirm Server Accessibility:
The Power BI Report Server must be reachable from mobile devices. If your organization uses VPNs or secure networks, ensure your mobile device can connect to the server with network access.
Download and Configure Power BI Mobile App:
Download the Power BI mobile app from your phone's app store.
Launch the application and navigate to Settings > Servers within it.
Enter the server URL to add your Power BI Report Server. Use the same URL to access the report in a browser, such as http://yourservername/reports.
Authenticate with your credentials if prompted. The mobile app may support integrated authentication if your organization uses it.
Mobile Access Reports:
After configuring the server in the app, you must now go to the added server in the app's interface. Your published reports should appear there. Click on a report name to view it.
Test and troubleshoot:
Check report layout and functionality with an actual mobile device. If it doesn't load, check network connectivity, server permissions, or app configurations. Ensure that your report server supports HTTPS, as this ensures secure access, particularly for users connecting from outside the network.
Completing these requirements will allow you to make your Power BI Report Server-hosted reports available in the Power BI mobile app for seamless mobile user access.
