MC814342 – Power Automate – Use credentials in desktop flow connections feature is now available (archived)

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Power Automate

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World tenant, Online

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New feature

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We are announcing that the use credentials in desktop flow connections feature is now available.

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Created:
2024-07-16

updated:
2024-07-16

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased complexity in managing credentials
- Role Impacted: IT Administrators
- Dependencies: Requires integration with Azure Key Vault, which may necessitate additional configuration and monitoring.
- Reference: [Azure Key Vault Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/key-vault/general/basic-concepts)

- Potential for reduced downtime during password changes
- Role Impacted: IT Users
- Dependencies: Desktop flows that rely on credentials will experience fewer disruptions, but other services that depend on these flows may still be affected if not properly configured.
- Reference: [Power Automate Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-automate/desktop-flows/overview)

- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Enhanced security through credential management
- Role Impacted: IT Security Teams
- Dependencies: Integration with existing security protocols and policies, which may require updates to ensure compliance.
- Reference: [Best Practices for Azure Key Vault](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/key-vault/general/security-best-practices)

- Need for training and documentation updates
- Role Impacted: IT Trainers and Support Staff
- Dependencies: Users will need guidance on how to utilize the new feature effectively, which may require updates to existing training materials and support documentation.
- Reference: [Power Automate Training Resources](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/power-automate/)