MC958691 – Power Automate – Share desktop flows including connectors with embedded connection references

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check before: 2025-01-15

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Power Automate

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Online, World tenant

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New feature

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The share embedded connector actions feature for Power Automate desktop is being released. This feature enables owners to select which connection references are embedded in desktop flows when shared with co-owners. It will be generally available on January 15, 2025.

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Created:
2024-12-17

updated:
2024-12-17

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summary for non-techies**

Power Automate is introducing a feature on January 15, 2025, that allows users to control which connection references are shared in desktop flows, enhancing management over shared processes.

Direct effects for Operations**

Increased Risk of Data Exposure
Without proper preparation, sharing desktop flows with embedded connection references may lead to unintended data exposure, as co-owners may gain access to sensitive information or connections that they should not have.
   - roles: Data Owner, IT Security Officer
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2020/09/22/5-best-practices-for-securely-sharing-your-power-automate-flows/

User Confusion and Workflow Disruption
If users are not adequately informed about the changes in sharing capabilities, they may face confusion regarding which connection references are available, leading to disruptions in their workflows and potential errors in automation.
   - roles: End User, Business Analyst
   - references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/02/01/the-top-5-benefits-of-using-microsoft-power-automate/?sh=4b1c1c1e7c3e

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