> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pads4.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Azure Set-up > Register an Azure Active Directory application and create the client secret used by the PADS4 Power BI integration. To connect **Power BI** to PADS4, you first register a new application in **Microsoft Azure Active Directory**. The registration produces the client ID, tenant ID, and client secret that PADS4 CTRL Center needs. ## Before you begin Make sure you have: * An **Azure AD tenant** and permission to create app registrations. * Reviewed the [Introduction](/ctrl-centre/administration/Introduction) for limitations that apply to the service principal approach. ## Step 1: Create the app registration 1. Sign in to the [Microsoft Azure Portal](https://portal.azure.com). 2. Go to **Azure Active Directory** > **App Registrations** and select **New registration**. 3. Configure the registration: * **Name** — any reference name for the integration. * **Supported account types** — select **Single-tenant** or **Multi-tenant** based on your requirements. **Do not** enable personal Microsoft accounts. * **Redirect URI** — leave empty. Power BI integration does not require one. 4. Select **Register**. New app registration form in the Azure portal ## Step 2: Create a client secret The client secret lets PADS4 authenticate to Power BI as the service principal. 1. In the app registration, select **Certificates & secrets** in the left menu. 2. Open the **Client secrets** tab and select **New client secret**. 3. Enter a description and choose an expiration duration. 4. Select **Add**. 5. **Copy the client secret value immediately** — it will not be visible again after you leave the page. Client secret listed in Certificates and secrets Create and configure a new client secret before the current one expires, otherwise the Power BI integration will stop working. ## Step 3: Collect the values for PADS4 CTRL Center Gather the following from your app registration. You'll enter them in PADS4 CTRL Center to complete the integration. | Value | Where to find it | | :-------------------------- | :---------------------------------------- | | **Application (Client) ID** | App Registration > Overview | | **Directory (Tenant) ID** | App Registration > Overview | | **Client secret** | App Registration > Certificates & secrets | Application and Directory IDs in the app registration Overview