How to create Microsoft Graph custom creator for PowerApp

Creating a custom connector for Microsoft Graph in PowerApps allows you to integrate with various Microsoft 365 services, such as users, groups, calendars, and files. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to create a Microsoft Graph custom connector:

Step 1: Sign in to PowerApps

Step 2: Create a new custom connector

  • Click on “Create” in the left-hand menu.
  • Select “Custom connector” under the “APIs” section.

Step 3: Provide connector details

  • In the “General” tab, give your connector a name (e.g., “Microsoft Graph Connector”) and a unique ID.
  • Optionally, you can add an icon and a description for the connector.

Step 4: Set up authentication

  • In the “Security” tab, select the authentication type. For Microsoft Graph, you can choose “OAuth 2.0”.
  • Provide the necessary details, such as the “Authorization URL” and “Token URL”. You can find these details in the Microsoft Azure portal.

Step 5: Define actions and triggers

  • In the “Definition” tab, you can define actions and triggers for your custom connector.
  • To create an action, click on “New action” and provide a name, description, and request details. For example, you can create an action to get a user’s profile information.
  • To create a trigger, click on “New trigger” and specify the event that should trigger the action. For example, you can create a trigger when a new email arrives in a user’s mailbox.

Step 6: Configure actions and triggers

Step 7: Test the connector

  • In the “Test” tab, click on “New connection” and authenticate with your Microsoft 365 account.
  • Test each action and trigger by providing sample data and verifying the responses.

Step 8: Save and publish the connector

  • Once you have defined and tested all the actions and triggers, click on “Save” to save the connector.
  • Optionally, you can click on “Publish” to make the connector available to other users in your organization.

Step 9: Use the connector in PowerApps

  • Open your PowerApps application and go to the screen where you want to use the Microsoft Graph connector.
  • Add a control that can trigger the action or respond to the trigger (e.g., a button or a data card).
  • Configure the control to use the Microsoft Graph connector and select the desired action or trigger.

Step 10: Test the integration

  • Preview or publish your PowerApps application and test the integration with Microsoft Graph.
  • Verify that the actions are performed correctly and triggers are activated when expected.

By following these steps, you can create a custom connector for Microsoft Graph in PowerApps and integrate with a wide range of Microsoft 365 services. Custom connectors provide powerful integration capabilities, enabling you to extend the functionality of your PowerApps and interact with various Microsoft services and data.

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