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Export and import a non-solution flow

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You can export and import non-solution flows by using packages. This feature allows you to export one flow from one environment and import it to another. Export and import packages have the file format .zip.

If you would like to export and import multiple flows, you can either use solutions, as described in the Export a solution and Import a solution articles, or you can copy an environment.

Important

  • You must have third party cookies enabled to export and import non-solution flows .
  • For application lifecycle management (ALM) capabilities in Microsoft Power Platform environments, use Microsoft Dataverse and solutions instead of the package export and import. More information: Overview of ALM
  • Flow packages can't be used with Dataverse solution packages because of the package incompatibility.

Resources included in the package

When you export a flow, the dependent resources for your flow are also exported into the package.

Resource Supported Import options
Flow Yes There are two options to import a flow into an environment:
  • Create as new: The flow is created as a new flow into the environment where the package is imported.
  • Update: The flow already exists in the environment and is updated when this package is imported.
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    Permissions required to import and export a non-solution flow

    Only the owner or co-owner of a flow can export the flow. To import a flow, the Environment Maker is required on the destination environment.

    Export a flow package

    1. Sign in to Power Automate.

    2. On the left navigation pane, select My Flows > Cloud flows, and then select the flow you want to export.

    3. On the menu, select the down arrow next to Export, and then select Package (.zip).

    4. On the next screen, enter a name and description for your package.

    5. (Optional) Configure the package.

      1. Under Review Package Content in the ACTION field, select Configure (the tool icon).

      2. Select Update (default) or Create as new.

        For a description of these options, go to the table in the Resources included in the package section in this article.

      3. Select Save.

    6. (Optional) Add a comment.

      1. Under the Review Package Content heading in the ACTION field, select Comment (the speech balloon icon).
      2. Enter your comment.
      3. (Optional) You can view multiple lines in your comment by using the up and down arrows in the scroll bar. Alternatively, you can enlarge the field by selecting and dragging the diagonal lines on the lower right corner of the field.
      4. Select Save. The icon in the ACTION column now contains quotation marks to indicate there's a comment.

    7. On the bottom right corner, select Export.

      Your package starts downloading shortly after. If your download doesn't start automatically, select Download.

    8. When you're ready to import a flow, you'll need the downloaded .zip file.

    Import a flow

    1. On the left navigation pane, select My Flows.

    2. On the menu, select Import > Import Package (Legacy).

    3. Select Upload > your zip file > Open.

    4. The Upload button now reads Uploading, and the name of your .zip file appears to the left of the button.

      When the upload is complete, the package details appear.

    5. In the IMPORT SETUP column in the first row, select the content in the field, and then select Create as New or Update from the Setup dropdown menu.

      For a description of the fields in the Setup menu, go to Resources included in the package.

    6. Select Save.

    7. Under Related Resources, do the following steps:

      1. In the IMPORT SETUP column, select the contents of the field for each row.
      2. In the Import setup dialog, select the item if it's required to set up the flow to place a checkmark at the end of the row.

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      c. Select Save.

    8. The Import button becomes active once you've successfully configured all the required settings. Select Import.