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Hello,

I found quite a few topics regarding how to enable source control and push changes to DevOps, but some how couldn't fine how to restore solution to PowerPlatform from DevOps...

Could you please point me to right manual? :)

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Governance & administering

Hi There, restoring a Power Apps solution from DevOps back into Power Platform involves importing the unpacked solution files (stored in source control) into an environment. Here's a clear path to get you started:

How to Restore a Power Platform Solution from DevOps

1. Use Power Platform CLI (PAC)
The Power Platform CLI is the recommended tool to pack your solution files and import them into an environment.
Steps:

Open your DevOps repo or local folder where the solution is stored (usually unpacked as XML + folders).
Run the following command to pack the solution:

pac solution pack --folder ./YourSolutionFolder --zipfile ./YourSolution.zip --log

Then import the packed solution:

pac solution import --path ./YourSolution.zip --environment <your-env-id>

2. Use DevOps Pipeline (Optional)

If you're automating this via Azure DevOps:

• Use the Power Platform Build Tools extension.
• Add tasks like:
⁠◦ Pack Solution
⁠◦ Import Solution
• Configure service connection to your Power Platform environment.

3. Manual Import (If You Have the ZIP)

If your DevOps repo stores the packed solution (.zip):

• Go to Power Apps > Solutions
• Click Import
• Upload the .zip file
• Follow the prompts to complete the import

Make sure your solution is managed or unmanaged depending on your deployment strategy. Also, confirm that all dependencies (e.g., custom connectors, environment variables) are available in the target environment.

You can find the full guide here:

📘 Microsoft Learn – ALM with Power Platform

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