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Power Automate Flow Not Triggering

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Ongoing Web Updated November 14, 2026Based on 5 user reportsHow we research

Quick answer

If a Power Automate flow does not trigger, check the flow Details page for a trigger error, fix any broken connection, review trigger conditions and DLP policy, then edit and save the flow to re-register the trigger.

Most likely fix: Check the trigger and connection

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

  1. 1. Check the trigger and connection

    1. Sign in to make.powerautomate.com and open My flows, then your flow
    2. Review Details for 'There is a problem with the flow's trigger'
    3. Go to More > Connections, find the connection and select Fix connection
    4. Edit and save the flow, then edit back and save again so the trigger registers again
    Did this fix it?

  2. 2. Review conditions, DLP and license

    1. Edit the flow, select the first card, open Settings and read Trigger conditions
    2. Edit and save the flow: the flow checker reports DLP violations
    3. Check whether the trigger connector is marked PREMIUM and your plan under Details > Plan
    4. In All runs (28-day history) look for skipped trigger checks
    Did this fix it?

  3. 3. Try the reset steps Microsoft lists

    1. Test the flow manually
    2. Remove and re-add the trigger or switch the connection
    3. Turn the flow off and on, or export and import it
    4. If it uses Dataverse, check Administration mode in the Power Platform admin center is Disabled
    Did this fix it?

Symptoms

A flow that should start on an email, new item or file never appears in run history, or the Details page says 'There is a problem with the flow's trigger.'

Why it happens

  • Trigger registration failed (service endpoints not allowlisted)
  • Broken or expired connection
  • DLP policy suspended the flow
  • Trigger conditions filter out the event
  • Premium connector without a license
  • Dataverse trigger with admin mode enabled
  • SharePoint trigger on a subfolder

This guide also covers

  • power automate flow not triggering
  • power automate trigger not firing
  • there is a problem with the flow's trigger

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