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How to Transfer variables from Cloud Power Automate to Desktop Power Automate

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I am trying to build a flow that when a new entry is added into a list, it takes the variables created from that item in the list and then sends it to Power automate desktop. I have the connection set-up from Cloud to Desktop however when I try to fill in the fields using variables from the new item in the list, it does not show up.

 

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  • ManishSolanki Profile Picture
    ManishSolanki 15,075 Super User 2025 Season 1 on at
    Re: How to Transfer variables from Cloud Power Automate to Desktop Power Automate

    Hi @KarlS190 

     

    Add "Create user" action and pass the input variables by clicking on 'X' icon and select from the list: 

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    In cloud flow, initialize a variable to store the value of an input parameter. I have taken DisplayName as an example. Set the value of it as per the logic.

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    Once you have the value in this variable, you could pass it to the desktop flow from the dynamic content window:

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    You could have used compose action to store the value of input parameter. In the same way, set the values of all input parameter in the cloud flow & pass it to the desktop flow to perform the required task.

     

    If this helps & solves your problem, please remember to give a 👍 and accept my solution as it will help others in the future.

     

    Thanks

     

     

  • KarlS190 Profile Picture
    KarlS190 5 on at
    Re: How to Transfer variables from Cloud Power Automate to Desktop Power Automate

    Hi, thank you for responding. Where do you find the dynamic content window to select the variables? I have created the input variables however I am not sure where to assign it.

     

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    Thank you

     

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    ManishSolanki Profile Picture
    ManishSolanki 15,075 Super User 2025 Season 1 on at
    Re: How to Transfer variables from Cloud Power Automate to Desktop Power Automate

    Hi @KarlS190 

     

    You need to first define the input parameters in desktop flow. Here is an example:

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    To pass the values dynamically from cloud flow to desktop flow, you need to select the variables from the dynamic content window.

     

     

    If this helps & solves your problem, please remember to give a 👍 and accept my solution as it will help others in the future.

     

    Thanks

     

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