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Power BI Refresh Error:
AADSTS80001

What does this error mean?

The Authentication Agent is unable to connect to Active Directory. Make sure that agent servers are members of the same AD forest as the users whose passwords need to be validated and they are able to.

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 AADSTS80001 mean?

The Authentication Agent is unable to connect to Active Directory. Make sure that agent servers are members of the same AD forest as the users whose passwords need to be validated and they are able to

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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