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Model Driven app Navigation Pane URL

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Posted on by JJ-27101724-0 25

Is it possible to use an environment variable in a URL link inside the Model‑Driven App navigation pane, so that the URL automatically changes based on the environment?

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    Gil0 Profile Picture
    Gil0 128 on at
    Hello @JJ-27101724-0, 
     
    Unfortunately, the Navigation link component is a static value.
     
    A workaround for this is to create a custom page and use the Launch function within the OnStart property as it will allow you to use the environment variable. 
     
    If my response helped figure out the issue, please mark as resolved so it helps direct others.
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    Kalathiya 2,456 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
    Hello @JJ-27101724-0, 
     
    No, In a Model-Driven App, the navigation pane URL does not support environment variables.
     
    Workarounds:
    #1. Use a custom page / web resource that reads an environment variable and then redirects to the correct URL.
    #2. Use a Power Apps Custom Page and build the link dynamically using Dataverse data (including environment variables).
    #3. Maintain separate app versions per environment and update the URL manually (simple, but less elegant).
     
    If this response resolves your issue, please mark it as the Verified Answer so it can help other community members as well.
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