title: Installing ngpsql to use PostgreSQL in PowerBI
body: <p>I'm trying to get data from a PostgreSQL database into PowerBI Desktop but it doesn't seem to work. I think the problem is with the installation with npgsql. When trying to setup a new database connection in PowerBI I type in the database and server, and this is the error message I get:</p>
  
  <p>"Unable to connect
  Details: "PostgreSQL: We were unable to find a database provider with invariant name 'Npgsql'.
  This error could've been the result of provider-specific client software being required, but missing on this computer.  To download client software for this provider, visit the following site and choose the 64-bit (x64) version of, at minimum, 'Npgsql version 2.0.12': <a href="https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=282716" rel="noreferrer">https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=282716</a>""</p>
  
  <p>I've tried going npgsql website and install the required components but I can't seem to get it working. I'm not a developer so this is a bit complicated for me. Does anyone know how to get these components installed? I very much appreciate your help!</p>
  
  <p>I'm using Windows 10 on a Surface Pro 3 if this helps. And I do have Visual Studio Community installed as well.</p>
  
  <p>Best,
  Bruno.</p>