How to copy a flow in Power Automate: A step-by-step guide

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Are you tired of seeing the same flows in Power Automate to repeat over and over again? In this article, I explain how you can easily copy a flow in Power Automate.

What is Power Automate?

Power Automate is a cloud-based service that allows users to easily create and automate workflows across multiple applications and services. With Power Automate, users have the ability to connect to hundreds of popular apps and services, including Office 365, SharePoint and Dynamics 365.

Why should you copy a flow into Power Automate?

Copying a flow in Power Automate has several advantages. It saves time and effort, as you can create similar workflows without having to start from scratch. Existing flows can also be customised to meet specific requirements.

To copy a flow into Power Automate

Want to duplicate a flow in Power Automate to make changes or make it easier to use? We'll guide you through the process of copying a flow step by step.

Step 1: Open Power Automate

To open Power Automate, proceed as follows:

1. Open the Website or app from Power Automate.
2. Log in to your Microsoft account or create a new account.
3. Once you have logged in, you will be redirected to the Power Automate homepage.

Step 2: Select the flow you want to copy

After opening Power Automate, proceed as follows:

1. Open Power Automate.
2. Select the flow you want to copy from the list of flows.
3. Click on the "Save as" button.
4. If desired, give the copied flow a new name and a description.
5. Save the copied flow.

What happens when you copy a flow into Power Automate?

In this section, you will learn what happens when you duplicate a flow in Power Automate.

All actions and triggers are duplicated

When duplicating a flow in Power Automate, all actions and triggers are also duplicated.

The flow is saved as a draft

When you duplicate a flow in Power Automate, it is automatically saved as a draft.

The flow is not activated automatically

When duplicating a flow in Power Automate, please note that the flow is not activated automatically.

To modify the copied flow

Once you have successfully copied a flow in Power Automate, you may need to make some changes to customise it to your specific requirements.