Beyond Basics: Automating SharePoint and Email Tasks with HTTP Requests
Tips & Tricks
Tip 1 : Enhance SharePoint and Email Actions with Power Automate HTTP Requests
What it is
Power Automate allows you to perform advanced actions using HTTP requests. This adding SharePoint multiple-choice columns directly into the site field using a Power Automate flow Trigger.
What it will do
Benefits for your daily work
Dynamic Column Updates
Ensure manually entered values in SharePoint multichoice columns are stored and available for future selection.
Streamlined Email Drafting
Automate email creation and save them as drafts, giving you a chance to review before hitting send.
Improved Workflow Control
Use HTTP requests to tailor workflows that match your organization’s exact needs, without relying solely on default connectors.
Tip 2 : Retrieve SharePoint Group Owners via Power Automate
What it is
When SharePoint permission levels include groups (e.g., Owner group linked with Azure AD), Power Automate can be used to retrieve owners of these groups using HTTP requests.
What it will do
Benefits for your daily work
Permission Transparency
Gain clear visibility into who has access to specific SharePoint areas by listing group members and owners.
Simplified Access Audits
Automate the process of gathering access control data for compliance and security reviews.
Efficient Group Management
Quickly identify and manage user roles within integrated SharePoint and Azure AD environments.
