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Configure the Power Platform Connector

This guide explains how to configure the Build a Doc connector for use in Power Automate and Power Apps.

Prerequisites

  • A Build a Doc subscription
  • An API key from the Build a Doc portal (see Generate an API Key)
  • Power Automate or Power Apps access with permissions to create connections

Adding the Connector

In Power Automate

  1. Create a new flow or edit an existing one
  2. Add a new action
  3. Search for “HappyWired PowerDocs” or “Build a Doc”
  4. Select the desired action (e.g., Convert Word Document)

In Power Apps

  1. Open your app in edit mode
  2. Go to Data → Add data
  3. Search for “HappyWired PowerDocs”
  4. Add the connector

Creating the Connection

When you first use a Build a Doc action, you’ll be prompted to create a connection:

  1. Click + Add new connection when prompted
  2. Enter a Connection name (e.g., “Build a Doc - Production”)
  3. Paste your API key from the Build a Doc portal
  4. Click Create

Managing Connections

View Existing Connections

  1. Go to Power Automate
  2. Navigate to Data → Connections
  3. Find your Build a Doc connections

Update a Connection

To update an API key:

  1. Delete the existing connection
  2. Create a new connection with the new API key
  3. Update any flows using the old connection

Delete a Connection

  1. Navigate to Data → Connections
  2. Find the connection to delete
  3. Click the … menu → Delete

Connection Best Practices

PracticeReason
Use descriptive namesEasy identification
Use service accounts for shared flowsAvoid personal account dependencies

| Rotate API keys periodically (see Manage API Keys) | Security hygiene | | Document which flows use which connections | Easier maintenance |

Troubleshooting

Connection Failed

  • Verify the API key is correct (no extra spaces)
  • Check that the API key is active in the portal
  • Try using a private/incognito browser window

Connection Disappeared

  • Check if the connection was deleted
  • Verify you’re signed in with the correct account
  • Re-create the connection if necessary