Every data source is a separate OData endpoint with a unique ID. Power BI binds to the URL, not to the data source name, so two reports built on the same data source stay in sync — and you can rename a data source without breaking any report. The URL is shown in the URL column of the Data Sources list.
Why is the URL of every data source different?
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Updated on May 29, 2026