how to use GUID function in PAD

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hello all,

as per my project requirements, i will have to use GUID function to generate a unique reference no for each API call which make to upload a file.

So, can any one please help me on how to use the same in PAD?

Thank you

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VishnuReddy1997 2,666 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

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Hi @CU11061157-0,

Power Automate Desktop (PAD) does not have a built-in action called "Generate GUID". But you can generate GUID using Run Powershell script action as shown in below image

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Vishnu Reddy

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Riyaz_riz11 4,191 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

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Hi,

Solution 1: Use “Get Random Text” Action

Power Automate Desktop has a built-in action called Get random text which you can use to create a GUID-like string.

Steps:

Add the Get random text action:

Random text length: 32 (or any length you prefer)

Text type: Alphanumeric

Output to variable: e.g., %UniqueID%

(Optional) Format it to look like a GUID:

You can insert dashes to make it look like: 8-4-4-4-12

For example, you can:

Use Substring to split parts

Use Set Variable to concatenate with -

Example:

If you want something simpler, you can just keep it as a 32-character string, which is unique enough for file references.

Solution 2: Use “Get Environment Variable” with a .NET GUID

If you prefer a real GUID format, here’s a PowerShell trick that’s super reliable.

Steps:

Add Run PowerShell Script action:

[guid]::NewGuid().ToString()

Store the result in a variable, e.g., %UniqueID%

This returns:

7a8b9c12-3456-7890-abcd-ef1234567890

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Riyaz

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