How can I add a link as attachment to the Premium Planner using Power Automate?

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Currently, I have a flow that creates a folder with some files in SharePoint and then creates a task in Planner Premium. I want to know how I can make Power Automate add the link to the SharePoint folder in the task’s attachment field.

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Sunil Kumar Pashikanti 2,318 Moderator on at

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Hi @RN-25031533-0,

Yes. After you create the SharePoint folder, generate a sharing link for that folder and write it into the task’s References (attachments) via Planner --> Update task details. Planner treats “attachments” as links (references), so you don’t upload a folder, you store a URL (alias + resourceLink).

https://www.powertechtips.com/add-attachment-planner-task-power-automate/

https://manueltgomes.com/microsoft/power-platform/powerautomate/power-automate-action-reference/planner-update-task-details-action/

How to do it

1. Create the folder (your flow already does this).

2. Create a sharing link for the folder

Action: SharePoint --> Create sharing link for a file or folder
Point it at the same site/library and the newly created folder. Choose link type/scope that fits your sharing model (e.g., View/Edit + People in your organization).
This returns a URL you’ll use as the attachment.

3. Create or locate the Planner task

Action: Planner --> Create a task (or capture the Task Id from earlier in the flow).
(Note: the out‑of‑box Planner connector manages “basic” plans; attachments are still added via Update task details references. If you are strictly on Planner Premium/Loop, this still works when the plan is surfaced in Planner; otherwise you’d use Graph.)

4. Attach the SharePoint folder link to the task

Action: Planner --> Update task details
In References:

Reference alias 1 = e.g., “Project Files”
Reference resource link 1 = (sharing link URL from step 2)
That renders as an “attachment” tile in Planner.

Tip (multiple links): Build an array of { "alias": "<Name>", "resourceLink": "<URL>" } and pass it to Update task details to add 0‑N attachments at once.

Why this works?
Planner “attachments” are References (URLs to SharePoint/OneDrive/web). Power Automate exposes these in Update task details --> References, which is the supported way to add links programmatically.

Additional References:

https://www.enjoysharepoint.com/attach-files-to-planner-tasks-using-power-automate/

https://tomriha.com/add-0-n-attachments-from-sharepoint-to-a-planner-task-in-power-automate/

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@Sunil Kumar Pashikanti,

What is exactly meant with "(Note: the out‑of‑box Planner connector manages “basic” plans; attachments are still added via Update task details references. If you are strictly on Planner Premium/Loop, this still works when the plan is surfaced in Planner; otherwise you’d use Graph.)"

I am also using premium plans, so far unsuccessful in adding a link to the attachment of planner premium tasks.

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Hello @RN-25031533-0,

Yes, you can do this by passing the SharePoint folder link into the Planner task as an attachment.

- Just add the "Create sharing link for a file or folder" SharePoint action and create the list for the folder.

- Then after add the "Update Task Details" action pass the Display Name and Link

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Hi @RN-25031533-0,

Power Automate’s Planner connector was built for classic (basic) Planner plans.
Adding attachments (including links) is not done with “Create task”
→ it’s done via Update task details → references

Planner Premium (a.k.a. Project for the web / Loop-backed tasks) is only partially compatible
If the Premium plan happens to be surfaced through the Planner UI, some connector calls may work
If it’s a true Premium-only plan, attachments via Power Automate are not supported unless you use Microsoft Graph

Why your flow does not work with Planner Premium
Works

Basic Planner plans

Tasks visible in classic Planner

Updating task details → references

❌ Does NOT reliably work

Planner Premium / Project for the web plans

Premium-only task details schema

Attachments via Planner connector

This is not a bug in your flow, it’s a feature gap.

Planner Premium uses:

Dataverse-backed tasks

A different task/attachment model

APIs that Power Automate’s Planner connector does not fully expose

The key technical limitation
Power Automate’s Planner → Update task details action writes to:
plannerTaskDetails.references

That property:

✅ Exists for classic Planner

❌ Is ignored or blocked for Premium tasks

So the flow may:

Run successfully

Return no error

But silently fail to attach the link

This is why it feels confusing.

What actually works today (your real options)
Option 1 - Use Microsoft Graph (only guaranteed method)
If you must add a link attachment to a Planner Premium task, this is the only reliable way.
High‑level steps:

Register an Azure AD app

Grant:

Tasks.ReadWrite

Group.ReadWrite.All (if group-based)

Use Power Automate HTTP action

Call the Planner task details endpoint

PATCH the references object manually

Yes, it’s heavier, but it matches Microsoft’s current architecture.
✅ Works 100%
❌ Requires Graph + permissions

Option 2 - Store links in a task field instead of attachments (recommended workaround)
Many teams do this instead:

Put the URL in:

Description

Checklist item

Custom column (if using Project for the web UI)

Why this is often better:

Fully supported

Visible in UI

No silent failures

No Graph plumbing

If your goal is “users can click the link”, this is usually sufficient.

Why the confusion exists in the community
There are three overlapping realities that cause mixed answers:

The Power Automate UI doesn’t distinguish clearly

The same “Update task details” action appears selectable

Some Premium plans appear inside the Planner app

This makes people assume “it’s the same backend”

But, it isn’t

People test on basic Planner without realizing it

Then report success

Others try Premium and hit silent failure

So multiple “correct” answers exist, but for different plan types.

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