How to integrate Shopify with Power BI

Learn how to quickly and efficiently connect Shopify with Power BI for smooth data access.

Read and write Shopify data effortlessly. Integrate, manage, and automate customers, orders, products, and inventory — almost no coding required. You can do it all using the high-performance Shopify ODBC Driver for Power BI (often referred to as the Shopify Connector). We'll walk you through the entire setup.

Ready to dive in? Download the product to jump right in, or follow the step-by-step guide below to see how it works.

Shopify ODBC Driver Powering this integration

High performance
Bidirectional
Low-code / No-code
Easy to use

Built on the ZappySys API Driver, the Shopify ODBC Driver is a high-performance, low-code / no-code solution. It enables you to connect to Shopify data without any coding right in your SQL Server, or any ODBC/JDBC application. Part of the ODBC PowerPack.

Documentation

Video Tutorial

This video covers the following topics and more, so please watch carefully. After watching the video, follow the steps outlined in this article:

How to download and install the required PowerPack for Shopify integration in Power BI
How to configure the connection for Shopify
Features of the ZappySys API Driver (Authentication / Query Language / Examples / Driver UI)
How to use the Shopify in Power BI

Create data source using Shopify ODBC Driver

Step-by-step instructions

To get data from Shopify using Power BI, we first need to create an ODBC data source. We will later read this data in Power BI. Perform these steps:

Download and install ODBC PowerPack (if you haven't already).
Search for odbc and open the ODBC Data Sources (64-bit):
Create a User data source (User DSN) based on the ZappySys API Driver driver:

ZappySys API Driver
- Create and use a User DSN if the client application runs under a User Account. This is the ideal option at design time (e.g., when developing in Visual Studio). Use it for both types of applications (64-bit and 32-bit).
- Create and use a System DSN if the client application runs under a System Account (e.g., as a Windows Service). This is usually the required option in a production environment. If your Windows Service is a 32-bit application, you must use the 32-bit ODBC Data Source Administrator to configure this
When deployed to production, Power BI runs under a Service Account. Therefore, for the production environment, you must create and use a System DSN.
When the Configuration window appears give your data source a name if you haven't done that already, then select "Shopify" from the list of Popular Connectors. If "Shopify" is not present in the list, then click "Search Online" and download it. Then set the path to the location where you downloaded it. Finally, click Continue >> to proceed with configuring the DSN:

ShopifyDSN

Shopify

Now it's time to configure the Connection Manager. Select Authentication Type, e.g. Token Authentication. Then select API Base URL (in most cases, the default one is the right one). More info is available in the Authentication section.

Admin Access Token (Custom App)

Shopify authentication

Method: Admin API Access Token (Recommended for Single-Store Connections)

This method uses a permanent Admin API Access Token generated from a "Custom App" within your Shopify Admin. This is the simplest way to connect if you are only integrating with your own store.

Quick Setup Summary:

Log in to your Shopify Admin and click Settings (the gear icon in the bottom left).
Select Apps from the left-side settings menu.
Click the Develop apps button at the top right of the page.
Open your app (or create a new one) and configure the necessary Admin API access scopes.
Click Install app. Once installed, navigate to the API credentials tab.

Important: Your Admin API access token (shpat_xxx) is only revealed once. Please copy and store it securely immediately after clicking "Reveal token once."

Note: If you are using the Shopify Dev Dashboard (via a Partner Account), you must use the OAuth Authorization Code Grant method, as those apps do not issue permanent 'shpat' tokens.

Video Tutorial: How to Get Admin API Access Token in Shopify?

Part 1: Create and Configure the Shopify App

Visit https://accounts.shopify.com and log into your Shopify store account.
After logging in, select the store you wish to connect to.
Select Settings (gear icon in the lower-left corner) to launch the Settings screen.
On the left menu panel, select Apps. (Note: Sales channels are now managed in a separate menu item).
On the Apps page, select Develop apps (near the top right of the screen).
Note: If this is your first time accessing this section, you may need to click "Allow custom app development" to proceed.
On the App development screen, select Create an app.
Give the app a name (e.g., "ZappySys Connector"), select the appropriate developer from the drop-down, and select Create app.
Click Configure Admin API scopes.
In the Admin API access scopes screen, select the checkboxes based on which features you plan to use:
- For Customers: read_customers, write_customers
- For Orders: read_orders, write_orders
- For Products: read_products, write_products
- For Inventory: read_inventory, write_inventory
- For Locations: read_locations
- For Payouts/Analytics: read_all_orders or read_analytics
Important: If you select fewer scopes than required, some connector features will not work. To ensure full functionality, select both read and write permissions for the resources you need to access.
After selecting your scopes, click Save at the top or bottom of the page.
Install the app by clicking the Install app button (upper-right corner). If prompted, confirm by selecting Install.

Part 2: Get Admin API Access Token

Once the app is installed, you will be taken to the API credentials tab.
Look for the Admin API access token section. Select Reveal token once to show the token (it starts with shpat_).
IMPORTANT: Copy and save this token immediately in a secure location. You cannot view it again after leaving this page.

Note: You may also see an API Key or Secret Key in this section; these are not required for this specific authentication method. Use only the Admin API access token.

Part 3: Configure the ZappySys Connector

Open the ZappySys connector configuration screen.
Enter Subdomain: Enter the unique subdomain of your Shopify store into the Subdomain parameter textbox.
How to find your Subdomain:

If you use a custom domain (e.g., www.my-store.com), you must still use your internal Shopify subdomain:
- Method 1 (Admin URL): While logged into Shopify, check your browser address bar.
  - If the URL is admin.shopify.com/store/my-unique-slug, your subdomain is my-unique-slug.
  - If the URL is my-unique-slug.myshopify.com/admin, your subdomain is my-unique-slug.
- Method 2 (Domains Setting): Go to Settings > Domains. Look for the "Primary domain for the online store" or the fallback domain ending in .myshopify.com. The part before the dots is your subdomain.
Enter Access Token: Paste the shpat_xxx token you saved in Step 14 into the Admin API Access Token textbox.
Tip: Click the ellipses (...) button inside the textbox to open a larger dialog for easier pasting.
Click Test Connection to verify the settings.
If the test is successful, click OK to save the configuration.

API Connection Manager configuration

Just perform these simple steps to finish authentication configuration:

Set Authentication Type to Admin Access Token (Custom App) [Http]
Optional step. Modify API Base URL if needed (in most cases default will work).
Fill in all the required parameters and set optional parameters if needed.
Finally, hit OK button:

ShopifyDSN

Shopify

Admin Access Token (Custom App) [Http]

https://[$Subdomain$].myshopify.com/admin/api/2025-01

Required Parameters
Sub-domain	Fill-in the parameter...
Admin API Access Token	Fill-in the parameter...
Optional Parameters
RetryMode	RetryWhenStatusCodeMatch
RetryStatusCodeList	429
RetryCountMax	5
RetryMultiplyWaitTime	True

OAuth Authorization Code Grant (3-legged) - RECOMMENDED

Shopify authentication

Authenticate using OAuth 2.0 Authorization Code Flow (3-legged). Use this for apps built in the Dev Dashboard (https://dev.shopify.com). This is the primary OAuth flow supported for public apps and apps created in the Dev Dashboard.

Method: OAuth Authorization Code Grant (3-Legged)

This method is for apps built in the Shopify Dev Dashboard. Use this if you are a Partner or developer building a multi-store integration.

Note: If you are connecting to your own single store, the Admin Access Token method is significantly simpler. Use this OAuth method only if your integration specifically requires a Client ID and Secret.

Part 1: Create and Configure App in Dev Dashboard

Log in to the Shopify Dev Dashboard using your Partner account.
Click Apps in the left menu, then click Create app.
Select Start from Dev Dashboard (manual setup) and give your app a name.
Step 1: Configure Scopes and URLs via "Versions"
- Click the Versions tab at the top of the app screen.
- Click Create version (or edit the Draft).
- In the URLs section, enter https://zappysys.com/oauth into Allowed redirection URL(s).
- Select your Admin API scopes based on which features you plan to use:
  - For Customers: read_customers, write_customers
  - For Orders: read_orders, write_orders
  - For Products: read_products, write_products
  - For Inventory: read_inventory, write_inventory
  - For Locations: read_locations
  - For Payouts/Analytics: read_all_orders or read_analytics
  Important: If you select fewer scopes than required, some connector features will not work. To ensure full functionality, select both read and write permissions for the resources you need to access.
- Click Release (top right). Note: Settings only become active once a version is Released.
Step 2: Set Distribution Method
- Click Distribution in the left-side menu.
- Select Custom Distribution.
- Enter your Shopify store URL (e.g., your-store.myshopify.com) and click Generate link.
- Action Required: Copy the generated install link, open it in your browser, and follow the prompts to install/unlock the app for your store. You must complete this step before testing the connection in ZappySys.

Part 2: Get Client Credentials

Click on Settings in the left-side navigation of your app.
In the Client credentials section, copy the Client ID and Client Secret (click the eye icon to reveal).

Part 3: Configure the ZappySys Connector

Open the ZappySys connector and select OAuth Authorization Code Grant (3-legged).
Subdomain: Enter your store handle (the part before .myshopify.com).
Client ID / Secret: Paste the credentials from Steps 6 and 7.
Redirect URI: Enter https://zappysys.com/oauth.
Click Test Connection. You will be prompted to authorize the app in your browser.

Note on Tokens: Successful authorization generates an "Offline" Access Token (starting with shpca_). This token does not expire and does not require a refresh token.

Troubleshooting: If you see "App no longer available," ensure you have completed the Distribution step and followed the Install Link in Step 5 to unlock the app for your store.

API Connection Manager configuration

Just perform these simple steps to finish authentication configuration:

Set Authentication Type to OAuth Authorization Code Grant (3-legged) - RECOMMENDED [OAuth]
Optional step. Modify API Base URL if needed (in most cases default will work).
Fill in all the required parameters and set optional parameters if needed.
Press Generate Token button to generate the tokens.
Finally, hit OK button:

ShopifyDSN

Shopify

OAuth Authorization Code Grant (3-legged) - RECOMMENDED [OAuth]

https://[$Subdomain$].myshopify.com/admin/api/2025-01

Required Parameters
Redirect URI (*Must match App Settings*)	Fill-in the parameter...

Once the data source connection has been configured, it's time to configure the SQL query. Select the Preview tab and then click Query Builder button to configure the SQL query:

ZappySys API Driver - Shopify

Read and write Shopify data effortlessly. Integrate, manage, and automate customers, orders, products, and inventory — almost no coding required.

ShopifyDSN
Start by selecting the Table or Endpoint you are interested in and then configure the parameters. This will generate a query that we will use in Power BI to retrieve data from Shopify. Hit OK button to use this query in the next step.
```
SELECT * FROM Products
```
Some parameters configured in this window will be passed to the Shopify API, e.g. filtering parameters. It means that filtering will be done on the server side (instead of the client side), enabling you to get only the meaningful data much faster.
Now hit Preview Data button to preview the data using the generated SQL query. If you are satisfied with the result, use this query in Power BI:
ZappySys API Driver - Shopify

Read and write Shopify data effortlessly. Integrate, manage, and automate customers, orders, products, and inventory — almost no coding required.

ShopifyDSN
```
SELECT * FROM Products
```
You can also access data quickly from the tables dropdown by selecting <Select table>.

A WHERE clause, LIMIT keyword will be performed on the client side, meaning that the whole result set will be retrieved from the Shopify API first, and only then the filtering will be applied to the data. If possible, it is recommended to use parameters in Query Builder to filter the data on the server side (in Shopify servers).
Click OK to finish creating the data source.

Video Tutorial

Connect to Shopify data in Power BI

Import data from a table or view

Once you open Power BI Desktop click Get Data to get data from ODBC:
A window opens, and then search for "odbc" to get data from ODBC data source:
Another window opens and asks to select a Data Source we already created. Choose ShopifyDSN and continue:

ShopifyDSN
Most likely, you will be asked to authenticate to a newly created DSN. Just select Windows authentication option together with Use my current credentials option:

ShopifyDSN
Finally, you will be asked to select a table or view to get data from. Select one and load the data!
Finally, finally, read extracted data from Shopify in a Power BI report:

Import data using a SQL query

If you wish to import Shopify data from SQL query rather than a table then you can use advanced options during import steps (as below). After selecting DSN you can click on advanced options to see SQL Query editor.

ShopifyDSN

SELECT * FROM Products

Get REST API data in Power BI Desktop using SQL query and ODBC

Consider using Custom Objects feature in ODBC data source to encapsulate SQL query in a Virtual Table. This way, you can see a virtual table in Power BI table list where you can import multiple objects using the same connection rather than creating a new connection for each custom SQL query.

Publish Power BI report to Power BI service

Here are the instructions on how to publish a Power BI report to Power BI service from Power BI Desktop application:

First of all, go to Power BI Desktop, open a Power BI report, and click Publish button:
Then select the Workspace you want to publish report to and hit Select button:
Finally, if everything went right, you will see a window indicating success:

What's next? If you need to periodically refresh Power BI semantic model (dataset) to ensure data accuracy and up-to-dateness, you can accomplish that by using Microsoft On-premises data gateway. Proceed to the next section - Refresh the Power BI semantic model via the gateway - and learn how to do that.

Refresh the Power BI semantic model (dataset) via the gateway

Power BI allows you to refresh semantic models (previously known as "datasets") that are based on data sources residing on-premises. This is achieved using the Microsoft On-premises data gateway. It acts as a secure bridge between Power BI cloud services and your local Shopify ODBC data source:

Power BI and On-premises data gateway diagram

There are two types of On-premises data gateways:

Standard mode

Supports Power BI and other Microsoft Cloud services
Installs as a Windows service
Starts automatically
Supports centralized user access control
Supports the Direct Query feature
Ideal for enterprise solutions

Personal mode

Supports Power BI services only
Cannot run as a Windows service
Stops when you sign out of Windows
Does not support access control
Does not support the Direct Query feature
Best for individual use and POC solutions

You can download the On-premises data gateway directly from the Microsoft Fabric or Power BI portals:

Download Power BI On-premises data gateway

We recommend using Personal mode for quick POCs or personal use, and Standard mode for production scenarios.

Below are instructions on how to refresh the semantic model using both gateway types.

Use the Standard mode gateway (recommended)

Best for enterprise production environments where multiple users need to share the same gateway connection.

Follow these steps to refresh a Power BI semantic model using the On-premises data gateway (Standard mode):

Go to Power BI My workspace, hover your mouse cursor over your semantic model, and click Settings:
If you see this view, it means you must install the On-premises data gateway (Standard mode):
Download On-premises data gateway (standard mode) and run the installer.
Once the configuration window opens, sign in:

Sign in with the same email address you use for Microsoft Fabric.
Select Register a new gateway on this computer (or migrate an existing one):
Name your gateway, enter a Recovery key, and click the Configure button:

Save your Recovery Key in a safe place (like a password manager). If you lose it, you cannot restore or migrate this gateway later.
Once Microsoft gateway is installed, check if it registered correctly:
- Go back to Power BI portal
- Click Gear icon on top-right
- And then hit Manage connections and gateways menu item
Continue by clicking the On-premises data gateway tab and selecting Standard mode gateways from the dropdown menu:
If your gateway is not listed, the registration may have failed. To resolve this:
- Wait a couple of minutes and refresh Power BI portal page
- Restart the machine where On-premises data gateway is installed
- Check firewall settings
Success! The gateway is now Online and ready to handle requests.
Now, return to your semantic model settings in the Power BI portal. Refresh the page, and you should see your newly created gateway. Click the arrow icon to expand the options, and then click the Add to gateway link:

ODBC{"connectionstring":"dsn=ShopifyDSN"}
Once you do that, you will create a new gateway connection. Give it a name, set the Authentication method, Privacy level, and click the Create button:

dsn=ShopifyDSN

In this example, we use the least restrictive Privacy level.

If your connection uses a full connection string, you may hit a length limitation when entering it into the field. To create the connection, you will need to shorten it manually. Check the section about the limitation of a full connection string on how to accomplish this.

On-premises data gateway (Personal mode) does not have this limitation.
Select the newly created connection to map it to your dataset:

ODBC{"connectionstring":"dsn=ShopifyDSN"}
Finally, you can refresh the semantic model:

Use the Personal mode gateway (POC)

Best for single-user scenarios, quick tests (POC), or when you don't have administrative rights to install the Standard gateway.

Follow these steps to refresh a Power BI semantic model using the On-premises data gateway (Personal mode):

Go to Power BI My workspace, hover your mouse cursor over your semantic model, and click Settings:
If you see this view, it means you must install the On-premises data gateway (Personal mode):
Install On-premises data gateway (personal mode) and sign-in:

Use the same email address you use when logging in into your account.
Once Microsoft gateway is installed, check if it registered correctly:
- Go back to Power BI portal
- Click Gear icon on top-right
- And then hit Manage connections and gateways menu item
Continue by clicking On-premises data gateway tab and select Personal mode option from the dropdown:
If your gateway is not listed, the registration may have failed. To resolve this:
- Wait a couple of minutes and refresh Power BI portal page
- Restart the machine where On-premises data gateway is installed
- Check firewall settings
The On-premises data gateway is now Online and ready to receive requests.
Return to your semantic model Settings, expand Data source credentials, click Edit credentials, select the Authentication method and the Privacy level, and then click the Sign in button:

dsn=ShopifyDSN
Finally, you are ready to refresh your semantic model:

Advanced topics

Editing query in Power BI

There will be a time you need to change the initial query after importing data into Power BI. Don't worry, just right-click on your table and click Edit query menu item:

Edit query in Power BI to get REST API data

Refer to Power Query M reference for more information on how to use its advanced features in your queries.

Using parameters for dynamic queries

In the real world, many values of your REST / SOAP API call may be coming from parameters. If that's the case for you can try to edit script manually as below. In below example its calling SQL Query with POST method and passing some parameters. Notice below where paraAPIKey is Power BI Parameter (string type). You can use parameters anywhere in your script just like the normal variable.

To use a parameter in Power BI report, follow these simple steps:

Firstly, you need to Edit query of your table (see previous section)

Then just create a new parameter by clicking Manage Parameters dropdown, click New Parameter option, and use it in the query:

                
                            = Odbc.Query("dsn=ShopifyDSN",
                                         "SELECT ProductID, ProductName, UnitPrice, UnitsInStock
                                          FROM Products
                                          WHERE UnitPrice > " & Text.From(MyParameter) & "
                                          ORDER BY UnitPrice")

Use parameter in Power BI to get REST API data

Refer to Power Query M reference for more information on how to use its advanced features in your queries.

Using DirectQuery (live connection)

By default, Power BI imports Shopify data into its internal cache. However, if you require real-time data, you can use the DirectQuery mode.

Since the native Power BI ODBC connector limits you to Import mode, we must bridge the connection via Microsoft SQL Server. To do this, we configure the ZappySys Data Gateway and create a Linked Server pointing to it:

Architecture diagram: Power BI (DirectQuery) connected to SQL Server, bridging to ZappySys Data Gateway via Linked Server, and finally fetching data from Shopify Service

This method requires an existing Microsoft SQL Server instance to act as the bridge.

Follow these steps to use DirectQuery:

Configure ZappySys Data Gateway and create a Linked Server in SQL Server.
Once the Linked Server is ready, open Power BI Desktop.
Click Get Data and select SQL Server.
Enter your SQL Server instance name and a valid database name (e.g., master).
Under Data Connectivity mode, select DirectQuery.
Expand Advanced options and enter your SQL query using the OPENQUERY syntax below (replace [LINKED_SERVER_NAME] with your actual Linked Server name):

SELECT * FROM OPENQUERY([LS_TO_SHOPIFY_IN_GATEWAY], 'SELECT * FROM Products')
```
SELECT * FROM OPENQUERY([LS_TO_SHOPIFY_IN_GATEWAY], 'SELECT * FROM Products')
```
Click OK and load the data. Your Shopify data is now linked live rather than imported.

Avoid using DirectQuery unless it is required for very large datasets or real-time data needs. Data is fetched on demand, which can impact performance compared to the cached Import mode.

Using full ODBC connection string

In the previous steps we used a very short format of ODBC connection string - a DSN. Yet sometimes you don't want a dependency on an ODBC data source (and an extra step). In those times, you can define a full connection string and skip creating an ODBC data source entirely. Let's see below how to accomplish that in the below steps:

Open ODBC data source configuration and click Copy settings:

ZappySys API Driver - Configuration [Version: 2.0.1.10418]

ZappySys API Driver - Shopify

Read and write Shopify data effortlessly. Integrate, manage, and automate customers, orders, products, and inventory — almost no coding required.

ShopifyDSN
The window opens, telling us the connection string was successfully copied to the clipboard:
Then just paste the connection string into your script:

ShopifyDSN

DRIVER={ZappySys API Driver};ServiceUrl=https://[$Subdomain$].myshopify.com/admin/api/2025-01;CredentialType=Token;AuthScheme={none};TokenAuthHeader=X-Shopify-Access-Token;
You are good to go! The script will execute the same way as using a DSN.

The DSN defined in the Data source name (DSN) field will be ignored.

Have in mind that a full connection string has length limitations.

Proceed to the next step to find out the details.

Handling limitations of using a full connection string

Despite using a full ODBC connection string may be very convenient it comes with a limitation: it's length is limited to 1024 symbols (or sometimes more). It usually happens when API provider generates a very long Refresh Token when OAuth is at play. If you are using such a long ODBC connection string, you may get this error:

"Connection string exceeds maximum allowed length of 1024"

But there is a solution to this by storing the full connection string in a file. Follow the steps below to achieve this:

Open your ODBC data source.
Click Copy settings button to copy a full connection string (see the previous section on how to accomplish that).
Then create a new file, let's say, in C:\temp\odbc-connection-string.txt.
Continue by pasting the copied connection string into a newly created file and save it.
Finally, the last step! Just construct a shorter ODBC connection string using this format:
```
DRIVER={ZappySys API Driver};SettingsFile=C:\temp\odbc-connection-string.txt
```
Our troubles are over! Now you should be able to use this connection string in Power BI with no problems.

This feature requires ODBC PowerPack v1.9.0 or later.

Optional: Centralized data access via ZappySys Data Gateway

In some situations, you may need to provide Shopify data access to multiple users or services. Configuring the data source on a Data Gateway creates a single, centralized connection point for this purpose.

This configuration provides two primary advantages:

Centralized data access
The data source is configured once on the gateway, eliminating the need to set it up individually on each user's machine or application. This significantly simplifies the management process.
Centralized access control
Since all connections route through the gateway, access can be governed or revoked from a single location for all users.

	Data Gateway	Local ODBC data source
Simple configuration
Installation	Single machine	Per machine
Connectivity	Local and remote	Local only
Connections limit	Limited by License	Unlimited
Central data access
Central access control
More flexible cost

To achieve this, you must first create a data source in the Data Gateway (server-side) and then create an ODBC data source in Power BI (client-side) to connect to it.

Let's not wait and get going!

Create Shopify data source in the gateway

In this section we will create a data source for Shopify in the Data Gateway. Let's follow these steps to accomplish that:

Search for gateway in the Windows Start Menu and open ZappySys Data Gateway Configuration:
Go to the Users tab and follow these steps to add a Data Gateway user:
- Click the Add button
- In the Login field enter a username, e.g., john
- Then enter a Password
- Check the Is Administrator checkbox
- Click OK to save
Now we are ready to add a data source:
- Click the Add button
- Give the Data source a name (have it handy for later)
- Then select Native - ZappySys API Driver
- Finally, click OK
ShopifyDSN

ZappySys API Driver
When the ZappySys API Driver configuration window opens, go back to ODBC Data Source Administrator where you already have the Shopify ODBC data source created and configured, and follow these steps on how to Import data source configuration into the Gateway:
- Open ODBC data source configuration and click Copy settings:
  
  ZappySys API Driver - Configuration [Version: 2.0.1.10418]
  
  ZappySys API Driver - Shopify
  
  Read and write Shopify data effortlessly. Integrate, manage, and automate customers, orders, products, and inventory — almost no coding required.
  
  ShopifyDSN
- The window opens, telling us the connection string was successfully copied to the clipboard:
- Then go to Data Gateway configuration and in data source configuration window click Load settings:
  
  ShopifyDSN
  
  ZappySys API Driver - Configuration [Version: 2.0.1.10418]
  
  ZappySys API Driver - Shopify
  
  Read and write Shopify data effortlessly. Integrate, manage, and automate customers, orders, products, and inventory — almost no coding required.
  
  ShopifyDSN
- Once a window opens, just paste the settings by pressing CTRL+V or by clicking right mouse button and then Paste option.
Once done, go to the Network Settings tab and Add a firewall rule for inbound traffic:
- This will initially allow all inbound traffic.
- Click Edit IP filters to restrict access to specific IP addresses or ranges.
Crucial Step: After creating or modifying the data source, you must:
- Click the Save button to persist your changes.
- Hit Yes when prompted to restart the Data Gateway service.
This ensures all changes are properly applied:

Skipping this step may cause the new settings to fail, preventing you from connecting to the data source.

Create ODBC data source to connect to the gateway

In this part we will create an ODBC data source to connect to the ZappySys Data Gateway from Power BI. To achieve that, let's perform these steps:

Search for odbc and open the ODBC Data Sources (64-bit):
Create a User data source (User DSN) based on the ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server driver:

ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server

If you don't see the ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server driver in the list, choose a similar version.
Then set a Name for the data source (e.g. Gateway) and the address of the Data Gateway:

ZappySysGatewayDSN

localhost,5000

Make sure you separate the hostname and port with a comma, e.g. localhost,5000.
Proceed with the authentication part:
- Select SQL Server authentication
- In the Login ID field enter the user name you created in the Data Gateway, e.g., john
- Set Password to the one you configured in the Data Gateway
Then set the default database property to ShopifyDSN (the one we used in the Data Gateway):

ShopifyDSN

ShopifyDSN

Make sure to type the data source name manually or copy/paste it directly into the field. Using the dropdown might fail because the Trust server certificate option is not enabled yet (next step).
Continue by checking the Trust server certificate option:
Once you do that, test the connection:
If the connection is successful, everything is good:
Done!

We are ready to move to the final step. Let's do it!

Access data in Power BI via the gateway

Finally, we are ready to read data from Shopify in Power BI via the Data Gateway. Follow these final steps:

Go back to Power BI.
Once you open Power BI Desktop click Get Data to get data from ODBC:
A window opens, and then search for "odbc" to get data from ODBC data source:
Another window opens and asks to select a Data Source we already created. Choose ZappySysGatewayDSN and continue:

ZappySysGatewayDSN
When the ODBC driver authentication window opens, configure the following:
- Enter the User name (e.g., john)
- Enter the Password that you configured in ZappySys Data Gateway
- Hit the Connect button
dsn=ZappySysGatewayDSN

Make sure the Database tab is selected; otherwise, Power BI won't be able to connect to the ZappySys Data Gateway.
Read the data the same way we discussed at the beginning of this article.
That's it!

Now you can connect to Shopify data in Power BI via the Data Gateway.

Supported Shopify Connector actions

Got a specific use case in mind? We've mapped out exactly how to perform a variety of essential Shopify operations directly in Power BI, so you don't have to figure out the setup from scratch. Check out the step-by-step guides below:

Conclusion

In this article we showed you how to connect to Shopify in Power BI and integrate data without writing complex code — all of this was powered by Shopify ODBC Driver.

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