Connectors overview
Our large ecosystem of software as a service (SaaS) connectors enables you to connect apps, data, and devices in the cloud. Examples of popular connectors include Salesforce, Office 365, Twitter (X), Dropbox, Google services, and more. Connectors allow the underlying service to talk to Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Power Apps, and Azure Logic Apps.
Types of connectors
We offer a wide variety of ready-made (prebuilt) connectors, but sometimes you might want to call APIs, services, and systems that aren't available as prebuilt connectors. To accommodate different needs, you can choose your connector type.
There are two types of connectors:
- Prebuilt: Predefined connectors that can be used without you making modifications. They address automating commonly used business process scenarios.
- Custom: Function-based connectors that you build to support your tailored scenarios.
Note
Fill out this survey to help us understand your Power Platform connectivity needs and scenarios, and improve your connectivity experience: https://aka.ms/connectorscenarios.
Use connectors
Connectors are available for use in multiple products.
| Product | Description |
|---|---|
Power Automate |
Work smarter by building workflows and automating processes across your apps and services. Streamline notifications, sync data between systems, automate approval, and more. Learn how to build flows and manage your connections. |
Power Apps |
Power Apps enables users to build cloud connected and cross platform business apps using clicks and minimal code. Create rich user experiences across the web, phones, and tablets. Assemble forms, add business logic, and take advantage of device capabilities with full creative freedom. Learn how to create an app from scratch, use the formula builder, and manage your connections. |
Logic Apps |
Logic Apps is the workflow engine for Power Automate. It enables pro-developers to visually create or programmatically configure workflows in Azure. A connector in Logic Apps enables users to automate EAI, Business to business (B2B), and Business to consumer (B2C) scenarios while reaping the benefits of source control, testing, support, and operations. In Logic Apps, you can use enterprise connectors to create logic app workflows and automate processes between cloud apps and cloud services. |
Related information
- Connectors architecture
- Integrate your service with Microsoft products and services
- List of all connectors
Provide feedback
We greatly appreciate feedback on issues with our connector platform, or new feature ideas. To provide feedback, go to Submit issues or get help with connectors and select your feedback type.