Creating a new flow from blank in microsoft flow

Creating a new flow from blank in Microsoft Flow (now known as Power Automate) is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

Prerequisites:

  1. You have a Microsoft 365 account (Office 365, Azure AD, or Microsoft 365 Business).
  2. You have the Microsoft Flow (Power Automate) app installed in your Microsoft 365 account.

Step 1: Sign in to Microsoft Flow

  1. Go to flow.microsoft.com and sign in with your Microsoft 365 account credentials.
  2. Click on the "Create from blank" button.

Step 2: Choose a Trigger

  1. In the "Create from blank" page, you'll see a list of triggers. A trigger is an event that starts your flow.
  2. Choose a trigger that aligns with your workflow needs. For example, you can choose "When an item is created" if you want to automate a process when a new item is created in SharePoint, OneDrive, or Outlook.
  3. Click on the trigger to select it.

Step 3: Configure the Trigger

  1. After selecting the trigger, you'll be taken to the trigger configuration page.
  2. Fill in the required information for the trigger, such as the site, list, or folder you want to monitor.
  3. Click "Save" to save the trigger configuration.

Step 4: Add Actions

  1. After configuring the trigger, you'll see a blank canvas where you can add actions.
  2. An action is a task that your flow performs when the trigger is triggered.
  3. Click on the "Add an action" button to add an action to your flow.
  4. Choose an action from the list of available actions, such as "Send an email" or "Create a file".
  5. Configure the action by filling in the required information.
  6. Click "Save" to save the action.

Step 5: Add Conditions (Optional)

  1. If you want to add conditions to your flow, click on the "Add a condition" button.
  2. Choose a condition type, such as "If" or "Switch".
  3. Configure the condition by filling in the required information.
  4. Click "Save" to save the condition.

Step 6: Test and Save Your Flow

  1. Click on the "Test" button to test your flow.
  2. If everything is set up correctly, your flow should run successfully.
  3. Click "Save" to save your flow.

That's it! You've created a new flow from blank in Microsoft Flow. You can now use this flow to automate repetitive tasks and streamline your workflow.