How to Embed Password in Tableau

How to Embed Password in Tableau

Embedding passwords in Tableau is a common practice to securely access data sources without exposing credentials. To embed a password in Tableau, follow these steps:

1. Open your Tableau workbook and go to 'Data' menu.
2. Select 'Connect to Data' and choose your data source.
3. Enter your username and password to connect to the data source.
4. Next, navigate to 'Data' menu again and select 'Extract Data'.
5. Check the option to 'Embed Password' when extracting the data.
6. Save your workbook with the embedded password.

By embedding the password, Tableau will securely store the credentials within the workbook, allowing you to access the data source without manually entering the password every time.

It is important to note that embedding passwords should be done cautiously to avoid unauthorized access to sensitive information.