Installing and launching Power Automate Desktop
In this recipe we’ll find where to begin using Power Automate desktop flows via Power Automate (though you can also launch the Power Automate Desktop app from your start menu).
Getting Ready
If you’re running Windows 10, you’ll first need to download Power Automate Desktop from https://aka.ms/powerautomate-desktop. If you’re running Windows 11, it’s already installed on your machine. You’ll be prompted to sign in using your Microsoft 365 work or school account with appropriate licensing. This will allow you to create attended desktop flows that run as the logged in user.
You may also wish to install or use Power Automate Desktop on unattended virtual desktops with service accounts, so be sure to sign in with that alternate credential when appropriate.
There are licensing requirements for using Power Automate Desktop flows – check How it works and See also sections for more information and...