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Can't export flow via .zip file

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Hello- I used to always be able to export a flow via .zip (legacy) but I'm not seeing it anymore. Anyone have any suggestions?

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Expiscornovus 33,195 Most Valuable Professional on at

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Hi @Shap1,

As a workaround you could use the M365 CLI approach. There is a m365 flow export command.

Try something like:

m365 login m365 flow export -i "yourflowid" -e "yourenvironmentid" -f zip -p "./YourExportZipName.zip" m365 logout

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Thanks for this. Unfortunately, I am not familiar with CLI and not sure exactly where to go. Do I need to download Azure CLI?

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takolota1 4,974 Moderator on at

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I noticed it doesn’t show that export option when I try from a flow inside a solution.

Is there a way you can copy/move the flow to an area in the environment outside the solution, then export from there?

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Expiscornovus 33,195 Most Valuable Professional on at

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Hi @Shap1,

It is CLI for Microsoft 365, which is Node.js package. The user Guide to install & use this command line interface can be found over here:

https://pnp.github.io/cli-microsoft365/user-guide/installing-cli/

https://pnp.github.io/cli-microsoft365/user-guide/using-cli/

Btw, also try what @takolota is suggesting. That might be easier/quicker if you are not familiar with CLI yet.

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David_MA 12,982 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

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When this has happened to me, I use Save as to make a copy of the flow. I can then usually export the copied version.

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