# Connect via ClickHouse

This guide walks you through connecting **ClickHouse** to **Power BI Desktop** using the **ODBC driver**. It covers driver installation, ODBC configuration, Power BI integration, and setting up data refresh.

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#### 1. Install the ClickHouse ODBC Driver

* Download the latest **ClickHouse ODBC Driver** from:
  * [ClickHouse GitHub - clickhouse-odbc](https://github.com/ClickHouse/clickhouse-odbc)
* Run the installer and follow the setup wizard.

#### 2. Configure the ODBC Data Source

* Open **ODBC Data Source Administrator (64-bit)** via Control Panel or Windows Search.
* Go to the **System DSN** tab and click **Add**.
* Select **ClickHouse ODBC Driver** from the list and click **Finish**.
* Fill in the required fields. You can find the necessary information in:

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