How to move file from OneDrive to SharePoint using Power Automate

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of moving files from OneDrive to SharePoint using Power Automate. Whether you need to transfer a single file or multiple files, this step-by-step guide will help you automate the process efficiently. Power Automate allows for seamless integration between these two Microsoft services, making your workflow smoother and more organized.

Step 1: Access Power Automate

• Go to the Power Automate website: Power Automate.
• Log in with your Microsoft account associated with OneDrive and SharePoint.

Step 2: Create a New Flow

• Click on "My flows" in the left navigation pane.
• Select "New flow" and then choose "Instant cloud flow" or "Scheduled cloud flow" based on your needs.
  • Instant cloud flow: Triggers the flow manually.
  • Scheduled cloud flow: Runs automatically at set intervals.

Step 3: Select a Trigger

• Choose a trigger for your flow:
  • For moving a single file, select "Manually trigger a flow."
  • For moving multiple files, consider using "Recurrence" as a trigger.

Step 4: Add OneDrive Action

• Click on "New step" and search for "OneDrive."
• Select "Get file content" or "List files in folder" based on your requirement.
  • Get file content: Use this when transferring a specific file.
  • List files in folder: Use this to move all files from a specified folder.

For Specific File Transfer

• Specify the file you want to move by navigating through your OneDrive structure.

For Transferring Multiple Files

• Select the folder from which you want to list files.

Step 5: Add SharePoint Action

• Click on "New step" again and search for "SharePoint."
• Choose "Create file" or "Move file" based on what best suits your needs.
  • Create file: Use this to create a new file in SharePoint.
  • Move file: This action will transfer the file directly.

Step 6: Configure SharePoint Action

• Fill in the required fields:
  • Site Address: Select or enter your SharePoint site URL.
  • Folder Path: Specify the destination folder in SharePoint.
  • File Name: Use dynamic content to get the filename from OneDrive.
  • File Content: Link this to the content retrieved from OneDrive.

Step 7: Test Your Flow

• After configuring all steps, click on "Save" to save your flow.
• Test your flow by clicking "Test" and following the prompts.
• Check your SharePoint site to confirm that the files have been moved successfully.

Conclusion

You have successfully learned how to move files from OneDrive to SharePoint using Power Automate. By following these steps, you can automate file transfers, saving time and improving your workflow. For further automation tasks, explore additional features of Power Automate or refer to related video tutorials for more advanced techniques.