How to Connect SharePoint to Outlook

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to connect SharePoint to Outlook using Power Automate by selecting a pre-built template and configuring your site, list, and email parameters. Once saved, the automated flow triggers Outlook emails whenever a new item is created in your SharePoint list.

Steps

1. On Power Automate's main dashboard, navigate to the left-side panel and click Templates.
2. Find and select your preferred flow template that specifically involves SharePoint and Outlook.
3. Provide your Microsoft account credentials for both apps, then click Continue to proceed.
4. Click the first tab to begin building the flow and set up the required parameters.
5. Specify your SharePoint site and list by clicking their respective drop-down menus and selecting the desired options.
6. Click the next tab to proceed to the following configuration section.
7. Fill out each input field one by one with the required information.
8. Head to the top menu bar and click Save to store your flow.
9. Your SharePoint and Outlook accounts are now connected and will run automatically based on your chosen flow.