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Questions
- How do I import a .zip file into Power Automate?
- What does “Create as new” mean during the import process?
- How do I handle connections when importing a flow?
- Why isn’t my imported flow showing under My Flows?
- How can I verify if the imported flow is working correctly?
Environment
This article applies to users working with Microsoft Power Automate who need to import a flow that has been shared or exported as a .zip file. These instructions are relevant for users with access to make.powerautomate.com via a Microsoft 365 or organizational account. The user must have the necessary permissions to create flows and establish connections with services such as Outlook, SharePoint, or Teams.
Resolution
- Go to make.powerautomate.com and sign in with your Microsoft account.
- In the left menu, click My flows.
- Click the Import button at the top of the page.
- Upload the .zip file containing your Power Automate flow.
- Under the "Flow" section in the Import Setup column, select Create as new and enter a new name for your flow. This ensures you are creating a new version without overwriting existing flows.
- Under the "Related Resources" section, configure each connection used by the flow:
- Select an existing connection if one is already available for that service.
- If not, click + Create new and sign in to authorize the connection.
- Once all components are configured, click Import to complete the process.
- After a successful import, the flow will appear under My flows. It will typically be in an “Off” state by default.
- To turn on the flow, click the ••• (three dots) next to the flow name and choose Turn on.
- To verify the flow is working:
- Click on the flow name to open it.
- Select Test from the top menu and run a manual or automatic test.
- Go to the Flow runs section to view the run history and check for successful executions (indicated by green checkmarks).