Standards
Connection Reference Standards
Standards for connection references used by flows, apps, solutions, and service accounts.
connection referencesPower Platform ALMservice account connections
Who this helps
Admins and developers responsible for production flow ownership.
What to standardize
- Prefer durable service ownership for production automation.
- Name references by connector and purpose.
- Document what breaks if a connection expires.
- Review references before managed solution import.
Examples
Connection reference naming
Make references understandable during import.
Formula / code
cr_SharePoint_RequestLists
cr_Outlook_Notifications
cr_Dataverse_CoreTables
cr_Teams_ApprovalsExpected result: Admins know which connection to bind without opening each flow.
Common mistakes
- Using personal maker connections in production
- Leaving generated names
- Not documenting connector licensing