# How to Connect API Data sources to Power BI using CData API Driver

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**Created:** [June 2, 2026, 10:10am UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/how-to-connect-api-data-sources-to-power-bi-using-cdata-api-driver/1298 "2026-06-02T10:10:21Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 2, 2026, 10:10am UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/how-to-connect-api-data-sources-to-power-bi-using-cdata-api-driver/1298/1 "2026-06-02T10:10:22Z")

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Skip the custom connector. The CData API Driver pulls REST API data directly into Power BI in a few steps.

For more information, refer to:&nbsp;[How to Connect API Data Sources to Power BI Using CData API Driver](https://www.cdata.com/kb/articles/apidriver-powerbi.rst)