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Can't find a way to download sharepoint files unattended

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Posted on by GM95

Hello,

 

I've got a flow where we download files from a sharepoint and then imports into sql databases.

 

I have all steps working except for downloading the files. The files are hosted on a clients SharePoint. 

 

I've tried to try and find the URL used to download all the files but couldn't find this during inspection.

I can do this using automated browser options but that doesn't work when left unattended and the flow fails.

 

Ideally would download all the files in the folder as a onedrive zip.

The PAD is hosted on a remote server if that is relevant. Triggered by a cloud flow.

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    ryule 929 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at

    Here's how to download all files from a specific folder

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    These are what my sharepoint actions look like:

    ryule_2-1679496459847.png

     

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    GM95 on at

    Hi,

     

    Thank you for your assistance. 

     

    I tried your response and it looks to be correct and as you put it. I even found this and followed it to the letter. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/power-automate/desktop-flows/actions-reference/sharepoint


    Your solution produced the error below:
    Power automate List folder Cloud connector call failed with status code 'NotFound'.

    Alt solution produced the error below:
    Cloud connector call failed with status code 'Unauthorized'.

     

    Seems to be an authorisation error with the client. The account I am using is our own and it is an external guest on their sharepoint. We have access to the shared folder to view/edit/move/delete etc. Now I just need to determine what is missing to allow this connection between us. 

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