Add a cloud flow, desktop flow and connection reference to a solution

If you've followed the article for configuring ALM for desktop flows, at this point you've created a solution. Now, add a desktop flow and a cloud flow to this solution. If you haven't created a solution yet, create a publisher and a solution

Important

In order for a cloud flow to be added to a solution, the cloud flow has to be created in the solution. You can't add a cloud flow to a solution after it's been created.

Create a desktop flow

  1. Sign in to Power Automate, and then go to Solutions, and then open the unmanaged solution you want or select New solution to create a solution.
  2. Select New > Automation > Desktop flow.

You're redirected to Power Automate desktop, once you have finished editing your desktop flow, go back to the solution page to see your desktop flow appear.

Screenshot of a desktop flow in a solution

Create a cloud flow

From within the solution, select New > Automation > Cloud flow > Scheduled.

You're redirected to the cloud flow designer. Edit to add an action with a desktop flow, and if needed, create a connection. You need to use the Unattended run mode.

The connection you use won't be the connection that is used in your production environment.

Screenshot of a desktop flow, a cloud flow, and connection reference in a solution

You see the cloud flow in your solution and a connection reference.

Next steps