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Power Automate
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature
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Details:
We are announcing the ability to use Azure Key Vault secrets with environment variables in Power Platform. This feature will reach general availability on May 15, 2025.
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2025-05-08
updated:
2025-05-08
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summary for non-techies**
Azure Key Vault securely stores sensitive information like passwords or API keys, and a new Power Platform feature allows access to these secrets through environment variables, ensuring sensitive data remains secure while being used in automated workflows like Power Automate.
Direct effects for Operations**
Access Control Issues
If Azure Key Vault is not properly configured before the change, users may face access issues when trying to use secrets in Power Automate, leading to failed flows and disruptions in automated processes.
- roles: Power Automate Developer, IT Security Administrator
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/key-vault/general/security-features
Increased Complexity in Management
Without preparation, the integration of Azure Key Vault with environment variables may lead to increased complexity in managing secrets, resulting in potential misconfigurations and user frustration.
- roles: System Administrator, Power Platform Administrator
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/admin/environment-variables
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