This guide explains how to manually trigger a flow in Flowsite and refresh your data in Power BI to get the latest Dashpivot data without waiting for the next scheduled run.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
Plan: All Plan Types
Permission: Flowsite Org Controller
Skills Required: Workflow Automation
Device Type: Computer/Browser
Subscription: Dashpivot, Flowsite, Microsoft Power BI
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 — Trigger the flow in Flowsite
Log in to your Flowsite account
Go to the Flows tab
Locate the flow connected to your Power BI dashboard
Click Trigger Flow Manually
Wait for the flow status to confirm the run has completed
Step 2 — Refresh data in Power BI
Open your Power BI file
Go to the Home tab in the menu bar
Click Refresh
If an Access Web Content window appears, select Basic
In the Select which level to apply these settings to dropdown, select the URL containing "nod"
Enter your Flowsite credentials and click Connect
Wait for the status at the bottom left to change from Running background query to Ready
Your Power BI dashboard now shows the latest data from Dashpivot
Notes
If you are opening the Power BI file for the first time, you will be prompted to enter your Flowsite credentials when you click Refresh. Follow steps 9–12 above to complete the connection.
If the credentials window does not appear after clicking Refresh, your credentials are already saved and the data will update automatically.
If your credentials are not working, try typing them manually instead of pasting. Extra spaces can cause connection errors.
FAQs
Why does my Power BI data not update after I click Refresh?
The flow in Flowsite may not have finished its run yet. Go to Flowsite, trigger the flow manually, wait for the run to complete, then refresh Power BI again.
Do I need to trigger the flow manually every time?
No. Flowsite runs on a scheduled trigger based on your flow settings. Triggering manually is only needed when you want the latest data right away, without waiting for the next scheduled run.
My credentials are not working — what should I check?
Make sure there are no extra spaces before or after your username or password. Try typing them manually instead of pasting. If the issue continues, verify that your Flowsite account is still active.