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You can create a virtual table for Excel using the virtual connector provider by following the legacy process. More information: [Create the virtual table for Microsoft Excel](#create-the-virtual-table-for-microsoft-excel)
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To learn more about supported actions and limitations with the connector, go to:
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With the exception of the Excel connector provider, all virtual connector providers use a Power Platform connector. More information: [Connector reference for virtual connector providers used with virtual tables](#connector-reference-for-virtual-connector-providers-used-with-virtual-tables)
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- [Connector reference for the SQL Server connector](/connectors/sql/)
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- [Connector reference for the Microsoft Excel Online Business connector](/connectors/excelonlinebusiness/)
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- [Connector reference for the SharePoint Online connector](/connectors/sharepointonline/)
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- [Connector reference for the Salesforce connector](/connectors/salesforce/)
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- [Connector reference for the Oracle connector](/connectors/oracle/)
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- [Connector reference for the Snowflake connector](/connectors/snowflakev2/)
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- [Connection reference for PostgreSQL connector](/connectors/postgresql/)
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You can create a virtual table for Excel using the virtual connector provider by following the legacy process. More information: [Create the virtual table for Microsoft Excel](#create-the-virtual-table-for-microsoft-excel)
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## Overview
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To create a virtual table, you must have a Microsoft Dataverse license through Power Apps or Microsoft Dynamics 365. Microsoft 365 or Teams licenses can't be used to create virtual tables.
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## Create a virtual table in Power Apps for SQL, SharePoint, Fabric, Salesforce, or Snowflake
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## Create a virtual table in Power Apps
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Creating a virtual table in Power Apps (make.powerapps.com) using the virtual connector provider includes the following steps:
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1. Sign into [Power Apps](https://make.powerapps.com/?utm_source=padocs&utm_medium=linkinadoc&utm_campaign=referralsfromdoc), and then select **Solutions** in the left navigation pane. [!INCLUDE [left-navigation-pane](../../includes/left-navigation-pane.md)]
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1. Create a new solution or open an existing unmanaged solution.
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1. On the command bar, select **New** > **Table** > **Table from external data**.
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1. On the command bar, select **New** > **Table** > **Virtual table**.
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### Create the virtual table
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Watch a short video showing how to create a virtual table with the virtual connector provider.
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> [!VIDEO https://learn-video.azurefd.net/vod/player?id=130f38be-01d0-4321-8681-a7780231b94e]
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1. In the **New table from external data** wizard you can either select an existing connection if you have one or choose to create a new connection.
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1. In the **New table from external data** wizard you can either select an existing connection if you have one or choose to **Add connection**.
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- If you want to use an existing connection, select the connection you want, and then select **Next**.
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- If you have an existing connection but wish to create a new one, select **New connection** on the command bar.
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- If you have no connections and wish to create a new connection, select **+Add Connection**.
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- If you have no connections and wish to create a new connection, select **+Add Connection** next to the connection type you want.
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> [!IMPORTANT]
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> Connections that are shared with you aren't available for use with this feature. Only connections created by the current user appear in the virtual table wizard.
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2. You're directed to a new tab in your browser. Select your authentication method. Depending on the authentication method selected, you're asked to provide credential information required to create the connection.
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2. You're directed to a new tab in your browser. Select your authentication method. Depending on the authentication method selected, you might be asked to provide credential information required to create the connection.
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> When you attempt to create a virtual table that already exists, you receive a message that the table already exists and that you will be re-creating it. You will not be able to change the primary field or schema name if this is the case. Re-creating the table will update any column changes that were made in the data source on the table.
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## Connector reference for virtual connector providers used with virtual tables
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To learn more about supported actions and limitations with each connector, go to:
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- [Connector reference for the SQL Server connector](/connectors/sql/)
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- [Connector reference for the Microsoft Excel Online Business connector](/connectors/excelonlinebusiness/)
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- [Connector reference for the SharePoint Online connector](/connectors/sharepointonline/)
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- [Connector reference for the Salesforce connector](/connectors/salesforce/)
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- [Connector reference for the Oracle connector](/connectors/oracle/)
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- [Connector reference for the Snowflake connector](/connectors/snowflakev2/)
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- [Connection reference for PostgreSQL connector](/connectors/postgresql/)
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## Create the virtual table for Microsoft Excel
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1. Download and install the virtual connector. Go to [the Microsoft commercial marketplace](https://appsource.microsoft.com/) and search for `Virtual Connector` or select the link to download the provider: [Virtual connectors in Dataverse](https://appsource.microsoft.com/product/dynamics-365/mscrm.connector_provider?tab=Overview)

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