Can we use the mobile app from the file generated from the desktop?

889    Asked by DipikaAgarwal in Tableau , Asked on Oct 11, 2019
Answered by Asutosh Jha

Tableau mobile app is a free product by Tableau which connects to the following products-

  1. Tableau server
  2. Tableau online

And so, first, you need to publish your reports developed on tableau desktop on either online or server and then can connect tableau mobile app to those reports.



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Hey everyone )


I stumbled upon this topic and couldn't help but chime in. So, about using the Tableau mobile app from the file generated on the desktop – it's a bit of a two-step dance, but not too complicated. I've been using Tableau for a while now, and this mobile app thing caught me off guard too at first.

Dipika Agarwal, to answer your question, you can't directly use the mobile app with a file from the desktop. What you need to do is publish the reports you've created in Tableau Desktop onto either Tableau Server or Tableau Online. Think of these as platforms where your reports get a digital home. Once they're settled there, you can use the Tableau mobile app to access and interact with them on the go. It's pretty nifty when you get the hang of it!

My advice? Dive into the world of Tableau Server or Online – they have tutorials that guide you through the publishing process. And hey, don't worry if it feels a bit confusing initially. We've all been there, trust me! 

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