💡 Challenge
You need to integrate and automate tasks across various web services and APIs within PowerAutomate, but standard connectors don’t cover all scenarios.
✅ Solution
Leverage the built-in HTTP actions in PowerAutomate to send and receive HTTP requests, enabling flexible integration with REST APIs and custom services.
🔧 How It’s Done
Here’s how to do it:
- Create and configure a flow
🔸 Open PowerAutomate, select a trigger (e.g., Manual, Scheduled, or HTTP request).
🔸 Name your flow and set initial parameters. -
Add the HTTP action
🔸 Click New step and search for HTTP.
🔸 Choose from the available HTTP actions:Action Description Type ActionType HTTP to SharePoint Manage SharePoint list items and files Standard 🌟 Action HTTP – Office 365 Outlook Send emails, schedule events, manage contacts Standard 🌟 Action HTTP – Office 365 Users Manage user profiles, group memberships Standard 🌟 Action HTTP – Office 365 Groups Create groups, manage members and settings Standard 🌟 Action HTTP – Office 365 Groups Mail Send group emails, manage group mail settings Standard 🌟 Action HTTP – Teams – Standard 🌟 Action HTTP + Swagger Interact with any web API supporting HTTP Premium 💎 Action HTTP Webhook Create event-driven workflows Premium 💎 Action HTTP Response Send a response to an HTTP request Premium 💎 Action HTTP with Azure AD Interact with web services using Azure AD authentication Premium 💎 Action HTTP – PREMIUM Execute high-performing HTTP requests Premium 💎 Trigger HTTP Webhook – PREMIUM Create premium event-driven workflows Premium 💎 Trigger HTTP + Swagger – PREMIUM Interact with premium APIs supporting HTTP Premium 💎 Trigger When an HTTP request is received Trigger your flow with an HTTP request Premium 💎 Trigger - Configure the request details
🔸 Select the HTTP method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE).
🔸 Enter the URI, headers, and body as required.
🔸 Set authentication type (None, Basic, OAuth via Azure AD). - Handle and parse the response
🔸 Add Parse JSON to extract returned data.
🔸 Use subsequent actions (e.g., Condition, Create item) to process results.
🎉 Result
By using HTTP actions, you can connect to any REST endpoint, extend your automations beyond built-in connectors, and streamline data exchange across platforms.
🌟 Key Advantages
🔸 Extend Your Reach: Connect to any REST API, including Microsoft Graph and third-party services.
🔸 Granular Control: Define headers, methods, and authentication to suit complex scenarios.
🔸 Efficiency & Flexibility: Build custom integrations without premium connector limitations.
🛠️ FAQ
1. How do I authenticate an HTTP action using Azure AD?
Set the authentication type to “OAuth 2.0” in the HTTP action and provide your Azure AD app’s client ID, tenant ID, and secret under the connection settings.
2. What’s the difference between standard and premium HTTP actions?
Standard HTTP actions (e.g., HTTP to SharePoint) are included in common plans, while premium actions (e.g., HTTP + Swagger) require a premium license for advanced API support.
3. Can I trigger a flow via an incoming HTTP request?
Yes. Use the When an HTTP request is received trigger to expose an endpoint that starts your flow when called from external services.
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