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What happens to connection references in an app when the owner leaves

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Posted on by Gentoo 7

Hello Community,

 

One of my team members who developed multiple Power Apps apps is leaving the org soon. So I'm changing the apps' ownerships to other accounts.

 

But what will happen to the connection references? Will they going to fail when the owner leaves?

How can I change those connection references in the apps?

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  • Pstork1 Profile Picture
    Pstork1 68,295 Most Valuable Professional on at
    Re: What happens to connection references in an app when the owner leaves

    Identify the specific connections that you need to change.  You can do that by filtering the connections list in the Power App website.  Then you can use the context menu on each connection to change the account being used.

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  • Gentoo Profile Picture
    Gentoo 7 on at
    Re: What happens to connection references in an app when the owner leaves

    Hello @Pstork1,

     

    I tested the "Switch Account" option and tried to connect it to my account, but I was not able to see that connection in my connection list. Also, it seems like the "Switch Account" did not change the owner of the connection.

     

    I'm confused so I need some conviction:

    1. Once I switch it, will this connection reference last and function even though the original owner account is removed?

    2. How can I take control of this connection (see it in my connections list)?

  • Pstork1 Profile Picture
    Pstork1 68,295 Most Valuable Professional on at
    Re: What happens to connection references in an app when the owner leaves

    You need to change the Owner of the App and change the connection.  If you don't see the connection in your list track it down through the Power Platform admin site.

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