Creating Offline Profiles Directly from Maker Studio
In our previous blog, we explored how to enable offline capabilities in Canvas apps and how to manage offline data such as images and attachments within Dynamics 365. However, one important part of the offline setup was not fully streamlined creating and managing offline profiles.
Previously, to configure offline settings, we had to navigate to the Power Platform Admin Center and create or manage the offline profile there before associating it with the Canvas app in Power Apps. This process required switching between multiple portals, which made the setup a bit complex and time-consuming for makers.
In the 2025 Wave 1 release of Power Apps, Microsoft made working offline much easier. Now, the person who builds the app (the app maker) can create these offline profiles directly inside the Maker Studio the Power Apps design interface without needing an IT admin. In other words, you can stay in your app’s Settings menu and turn on offline mode and build the profile on the spot. This new feature saves time (no more asking admins for help) and lets you quickly get your app ready for offline use.
What are offline profiles and why do they matter?
Think of an offline profile as a defined set of information that your app stores on the device so it can continue working even when there is no internet connection. It determines what data the app should download and store for offline use.
For example, if your app tracks inventory, the offline profile may include the product list and stock quantities but only the required fields such as product name and available quantity. It also controls how often the app should synchronize and update the data, such as every hour or once a day...Read More
