Why do we need Active Internet to run a flow?

Question

Why do we need Active Internet to run a flow? Can we a run flow without internet connection?

Answer 1

I think you are referring to Microsoft Power Automate (formerly Microsoft Flow) or Azure Logic Apps. These platforms are hosted in the cloud, and your flows are executed on remote servers managed by Microsoft. To create, modify, or execute flows, you need an active internet connection to communicate with these servers. If you need to create a workflow that runs offline without an internet connection, you might want to explore alternative tools like Windows Task Scheduler or create custom scripts using a programming language like Python or PowerShell. However, these alternatives won't offer the same level of convenience and integration with other services as cloud-based solutions like Power Automate or Azure Logic Apps.