Install Power Automate

Before you install Power Automate on your device, make sure that it meets the system requirements.

You can download and install Power Automate using an MSI installer or from Microsoft Store. Microsoft Store installation doesn't require you to have admin rights on your device.

You should choose one option only. Duplicate installations on the same machine may cause issues and isn't recommended.

By default, Power Automate for desktop honors the proxy settings specified in Windows. To override this configuration, refer to Power Automate for desktop using a proxy server.

Install Power Automate using the MSI installer

1. Download the Power Automate installer. Save the file to your desktop or Downloads folder.

2. Run the Setup.Microsoft.PowerAutomate.exe file.

3. Follow the instructions in the Power Automate for desktop setup installer.

4. Make your selections for each feature:

   • Power Automate for desktop is the app you use to build, edit, and run desktop flows.

   • Machine-runtime app allows you to connect your machine to the Power Automate cloud and harness the full power of robotic process automation (RPA). Learn more about machine management.

   • Install required files for UI automation in Java applets. Close all Java-related processes before you install these files.

   • Clear Optional data collection if you don't want to send usage data to Microsoft to help us troubleshoot issues with Power Automate. Learn more about data collection.

     

5. Select the check box to agree to the terms of use, and then select Install.

Install Power Automate from Microsoft Store

1. Find Power Automate in Microsoft Store:

   • Launch Microsoft Store and search for Power Automate for desktop.

   • Open a browser and go to this Microsoft Store page. Then, select Get in Store app to launch Microsoft Store on your device.

   • Go to the Power Automate product page and select the appropriate option for installing.

2. After Microsoft Store is open, select Get to download and install Power Automate.

Install an on-premises data gateway

Power Automate enables you to trigger your desktop flows from cloud flows. To take advantage of this feature, you need to install an on-premises data gateway on your device.

On-premises data gateways establish the required cloud connectivity and must be installed on each device on which you'll trigger desktop flows. They aren't required if you only want to create, edit, and test your desktop flows on these devices.

When you install an on-premises data gateway, it defaults to the region that Power Automate uses. Learn how to install an on-premises data gateway.

Install Selenium IDE (optional)

Selenium IDE is an open source tool that enables you to record and playback human interactions on websites. With desktop flows, you can run Selenium IDE scripts from Power Automate and keep them stored securely (with appropriate IT governance) in Dataverse.

1. Install and enable the Windows recorder (v1) extension for Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.

2. Download and install the Selenium IDE extension for Microsoft Edge (version 80 or later) or Google Chrome.

   For Microsoft Edge, select Allow extensions from other stores in the browser settings, and then select Add to Chrome in the extension page.

Uninstall Power Automate

1. Open the Start menu > Settings > Apps.

2. Search for Power Automate, and then select it.

3. Select Uninstall.