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Power BI Refresh Error:
AADSTS76021

What does this error mean?

The request sent by client is not signed while the application requires sign.

Common causes

  • 1Authentication configuration issue
  • 2Token validation failure

How to fix it

  1. 1Step 1: Check the Azure AD error lookup at login.microsoftonline.com/error for this code
  2. 2Step 2: Review your application's authentication configuration in Azure portal
  3. 3Step 3: Contact your Azure AD administrator if the issue persists

Frequently asked questions

What does AADSTS76021 mean?

The request sent by client is not signed while the application requires sign

How do I fix this error?

Check your application registration, token configuration, and user permissions in the Azure portal. Review Conditional Access policies if the error is policy-related.

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