Tableau Bridge Client Unknown Error When Signing In
Published: 07 Jul 2020 Last Modified Date: 12 Apr 2024
Issue
Tableau Bridge exits unexpectedly upon signing in, throwing an "Unknown Error":
Environment
Tableau Bridge 2020.2 and newer
Resolution
Confirm the user's site role is not 'Viewer'
Cause
Error occurs when logging into Tableau Bridge with an account that is assigned a 'Viewer' site role. Tableau Bridge can be used by users with site roles: Site Administrator, Site Administrator Creator, Creator, or Explorer (can publish).
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