Easy Tech TutsHow to Pin a Report to Dashboard in Power BI (Service Basics) Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Dashboards give stakeholders a single view of the metrics that matter most, and getting your reports onto one starts with pinning. This tutorial covers the basics of pinning a report to a dashboard in the Power BI service, plus tips for organizing what you pin.
01Open your report in Power BI service
Navigate to the report you want to feature and open it within the Power BI service, not just Power BI Desktop.
02Pin the visual or page
Select the visual or entire page you want on your dashboard and use the pin option to add it there.
03Organize your dashboard layout
Arrange the pinned tiles so the most important metrics are visible first, adjusting size and position as needed.
04Use dashboards for ongoing tracking
Apply this to scenarios like tracking business performance in real time, where a single dashboard combines visuals from multiple reports.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pin visuals from more than one report to the same dashboard?
Yes, dashboards can combine pinned tiles from multiple different reports into a single view.
Does pinning create a copy of the data?
The pinned tile is a snapshot of the visual that stays connected to the underlying report, so it updates as the data refreshes.
Can I unpin a tile later without deleting the report?
Yes, removing a tile from a dashboard doesn't affect the original report it came from.
Is pinning available in Power BI Desktop?
No, pinning to a dashboard is a Power BI service feature and requires publishing your report there first.
Watch the full walkthrough
The same steps, demonstrated on screen from start to finish.
