Manually Trigger A Flow In Power Automate.
Manually triggering flows in Power Automate is straightforward and can be done in various ways, enhancing your productivity. This guide will walk you through the process of manually triggering a flow in Power Automate, ensuring you can effectively manage your automated tasks.
Step 1: Access Your Flow
Open Power Automate: Start by navigating to the Power Automate platform.
Locate Your Flow: Find the flow you want to trigger. You can view all your flows from the main dashboard.
Step 2: Manually Trigger the Flow
Edit the Flow: Click on the flow to edit it. You will see the details of the flow, including its status and type.
Run the Flow:
From the flow details page, click the Run button located at the top. This will open a menu on the right side.
Confirm the action by clicking Done.
Step 3: Check the Status of the Flow
View Run History: After triggering the flow, you can check the run history to see if it executed successfully. Look for a green tick next to the manual trigger and the subsequent actions.
Step 4: Alternative Methods to Trigger the Flow
Using the Flow List: You can also trigger the flow directly from the list of all your flows. Hover over the desired flow and click the Run button that appears.
Integration with Other Applications: You can trigger flows from other applications like Excel, Microsoft Teams, or Power BI. This allows for greater flexibility in managing your automated tasks.
Step 5: Running Scheduled Flows
Scheduled Flows: If you have scheduled flows, you can also run them manually if needed. Simply select the flow and click the Run button.
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