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Execute a Flow from another Flow

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Hi,

I'm started working with Microsoft Flow recently and struggling to find an option to execute a flow from another flow.

For example, I've two flows, flow-1 and flow-2. I would like to execute flow-1 inside of flow-2. I could see a built-in action "Get Flow" from the list, but how can i execute it ?

Thanks in advance..!!!

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Brad_Groux 4,556 on at

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See the blog post by @Stephen, How to build nested flows with the HTTP action. It steps you through this process of creating a parent/child relationship between multiple Flows, like so:
Use the HTTP POST:
Also be sure to check out the Get started with the request and response components documentation.
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Ramidus 9 on at

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It sounds like you’re trying to figure out how to make one flow start another flow, and the "Get Flow" option seems a bit confusing since it's not directly used for triggering flows. Here’s a simple way to think about connecting your flows like setting up a domino effect in Power Automate.

Understanding Flow Connections

Flow Triggers and Actions:

In Power Automate, every flow needs a trigger to start. Triggers can be automatic (like when you receive a new email) or manual (like pressing a button).

Actions are the steps that happen after a flow starts, such as sending an email, adding data to an Excel sheet, or posting a message in Teams.

Connecting Two Flows:

Power Automate doesn’t directly let one flow trigger another as a built-in feature. Instead, you can connect them using shared data or external signals. Think of it like this: Flow-1 can change something in your system (like add data to a list), and Flow-2 watches for this change to start automatically.

Using Data Triggers:

Example: Imagine Flow-1 creates or updates a row in an Excel document when a task is completed.

Flow-2 is set to start whenever a new row is added to that Excel document. This way, Flow-1 indirectly triggers Flow-2.

Integrating with Other Services:

Use tools like SharePoint or OneDrive where files or datasets can act as the communication piece between different flows.

Understanding "Get Flow":

The "Get Flow" option might be used to check details about the flow itself, like its status or properties, but it doesn’t directly trigger a flow.

Instead, structure your flows carefully by defining clear triggers and actions using other connectors like "Get message details" to retrieve data, "Add a row" to store data, or "Send an email" to notify someone.

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