---
title: "Public Demo for Power BI"
canonical: "https://documentation.writeback4analytics.com/space/WBTABEXT/39256524/Public%20Demo%20for%20Power%20BI"
format: markdown
---
> Macro (toc)

## Summary

The Power BI Write-Back Sandbox Environment allows you to demo it immediately.

> ℹ️ Please bear in mind that this public environment is shared by everyone:
> ℹ️ 
> ℹ️ - any data submitted by the users on the custom visual will be stored in this environment, **do not upload any relevant data**.
> ℹ️ - a reset is done every Sunday at 0:00 GMT.

## Try with your own data

If you intend to test Write-Back in a private environment and start using the product tailored to your specific needs, [click here](https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/power-bi-visuals/xpandit.writeback4powerbi?tab=Overview), follow the standard subscription process, and take advantage of the **30-day free trial**.


## Start Using Write-Back

To start using it, you just have to:

2. After opening the report in Power BI, set up **Data source credentials**
  1. Go to the **Semantic model** of the downloaded report
  2. Click the **File** dropdown on the banner
  3. Click on **Settings**
  4. Click on the **Data source credentials** dropdown
  5. Click on **Edit** **credentials**
  6. Set the input username (username: **read_user_pbi**)
  7. Set the input password (password: **write-back-demo**)
  8. Set the **Privacy level setting for this data source** to **Private**
  9. Click **Sign in**
3. We have configured a pre-defined user so you can test it:
  1. user: user1
  2. password: write-back-demo
4. Follow our [User Guide](https://writeback.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/WBTABEXT/pages/39813220)

All the data is stored on PostgreSQL, so if you want to connect and leverage the data submitted, you can use:

Server: [wbdemoprodus01dbsrv.postgres.database.azure.com](http://wbdemoprodus01dbsrv.postgres.database.azure.com)

Port: 5432

Database: writeback_demo_pbi

Username: read_user_pbi

Password: write-back-demo

## Want to take it further?

> ℹ️ If you want to test Write-Back with your data, we provide a free trial on our [website](https://writeback4analytics.com/products/write-back-power-bi/). Write-Back will be running on your infrastructure, so you have to follow the instructions provided and install it.

- Additional assistance:
  - If you have questions or need assistance, please open a ticket on the [Service Desk](https://support.cloud.writeback4analytics.com/servicedesk/customer/portal/1).