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mardex
Helper II
Helper II

Flow Deleting old Versions on Sharepoint

Good day,

 

I have to run a flow each day to update datas. When I run them a new Version of the document is always created.

I have around 24 GB of Datas, Each File multiplied by 100. 
So I have 1,4 TB of data and my Storage is full.

 

MY QUESTION: Does anybody know how to delete all old Versions of a File in Sharepoint as it is not possible to set Versions to a lower Number then 100

 

Thanks


BRGDS
Jan Held

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mardex
Helper II
Helper II

I mean delete with FLOW!!!! not manually


@mardex wrote:

Good day,

 

I have to run a flow each day to update datas. When I run them a new Version of the document is always created.

I have around 24 GB of Datas, Each File multiplied by 100. 
So I have 1,4 TB of data and my Storage is full.

 

MY QUESTION: Does anybody know how to delete all old Versions of a File in Sharepoint as it is not possible to set Versions to a lower Number then 100

 

Thanks


BRGDS
Jan Held


 

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Hi @mardex,

 

Please refer to the following steps to delete the old versions of each file in the SharePoint library:

 

Step 1: Add Get files(properties only) action to get files in the list.

Step 2: Add Send an HTTP request to SharePoint

Method: GET
Uri: _api/web/GetFolderByServerRelativeUrl('Dynamic content of Folder Path')/Files('Dynamic content of File name with extension')/Versions

Annotation 2019-08-29 150852.pngStep 3: Parse JSON, put the body of the previous action into the Content of Parse JSON action, then click the button "Use sample payload" to generate schema to paste the following schema:

{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"d": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"results": {
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"__metadata": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"id": {
"type": "string"
},
"uri": {
"type": "string"
},
"type": {
"type": "string"
}
}
},
"CreatedBy": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"__deferred": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"uri": {
"type": "string"
}
}
}
}
},
"CheckInComment": {
"type": "string"
},
"Created": {
"type": "string"
},
"ID": {
"type": "integer"
},
"IsCurrentVersion": {
"type": "boolean"
},
"Length": {
"type": "string"
},
"Size": {
"type": "integer"
},
"Url": {
"type": "string"
},
"VersionLabel": {
"type": "string"
}
},
"required": [
"__metadata",
"CreatedBy",
"CheckInComment",
"Created",
"ID",
"IsCurrentVersion",
"Length",
"Size",
"Url",
"VersionLabel"
]
}
}
}
}
}
}

 

Annotation 2019-08-29 151226.png

Step 4: Create the other Send an Http request to SharePoint:

Method: DELETE
Uri: _api/web/GetFolderByServerRelativeUrl('Dynamic content of Folder Path')/Files('Dynamic content of File name with extension')/Versions(ID from the previous action)

Please have a try, I hope it can help you.

 

Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ Lin Tu
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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mardex
Helper II
Helper II

I mean delete with FLOW!!!! not manually


@mardex wrote:

Good day,

 

I have to run a flow each day to update datas. When I run them a new Version of the document is always created.

I have around 24 GB of Datas, Each File multiplied by 100. 
So I have 1,4 TB of data and my Storage is full.

 

MY QUESTION: Does anybody know how to delete all old Versions of a File in Sharepoint as it is not possible to set Versions to a lower Number then 100

 

Thanks


BRGDS
Jan Held


 

@mardex 

To delete old versions, you'll need to use the SharePoint HTTP action and call a SharePoint web service.  I can't provide the specifics, but that's the route you'll need to go.  Another way to approach this might be to create a new document (based on the old document including metadata) and delete the old one rather than updating the existing documents in your Flow.

If I have answered your question, please mark your post as Solved.
If you like my response, please give it a Thumbs Up.

Scott

thanks, I expected this. So it will be a hell of work for me as a non professional Smiley Sad


@ScottShearer wrote:

@mardex 

To delete old versions, you'll need to use the SharePoint HTTP action and call a SharePoint web service.  I can't provide the specifics, but that's the route you'll need to go.  Another way to approach this might be to create a new document (based on the old document including metadata) and delete the old one rather than updating the existing documents in your Flow.


 

Hi @mardex,

 

Please refer to the following steps to delete the old versions of each file in the SharePoint library:

 

Step 1: Add Get files(properties only) action to get files in the list.

Step 2: Add Send an HTTP request to SharePoint

Method: GET
Uri: _api/web/GetFolderByServerRelativeUrl('Dynamic content of Folder Path')/Files('Dynamic content of File name with extension')/Versions

Annotation 2019-08-29 150852.pngStep 3: Parse JSON, put the body of the previous action into the Content of Parse JSON action, then click the button "Use sample payload" to generate schema to paste the following schema:

{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"d": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"results": {
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"__metadata": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"id": {
"type": "string"
},
"uri": {
"type": "string"
},
"type": {
"type": "string"
}
}
},
"CreatedBy": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"__deferred": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"uri": {
"type": "string"
}
}
}
}
},
"CheckInComment": {
"type": "string"
},
"Created": {
"type": "string"
},
"ID": {
"type": "integer"
},
"IsCurrentVersion": {
"type": "boolean"
},
"Length": {
"type": "string"
},
"Size": {
"type": "integer"
},
"Url": {
"type": "string"
},
"VersionLabel": {
"type": "string"
}
},
"required": [
"__metadata",
"CreatedBy",
"CheckInComment",
"Created",
"ID",
"IsCurrentVersion",
"Length",
"Size",
"Url",
"VersionLabel"
]
}
}
}
}
}
}

 

Annotation 2019-08-29 151226.png

Step 4: Create the other Send an Http request to SharePoint:

Method: DELETE
Uri: _api/web/GetFolderByServerRelativeUrl('Dynamic content of Folder Path')/Files('Dynamic content of File name with extension')/Versions(ID from the previous action)

Please have a try, I hope it can help you.

 

Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ Lin Tu
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

Hi there,

 

Is it possible to set this up to on-demand remove all of the previous versions in a selected folder only, rather than daily automation for the whole library?

 

I would like to be able to select a project folder within a library once that project is completed, delete all the previous versions, keeping only the final files and then mark all files in that folder as read only so that no new versions are created if people then go and look at the files as reference for another project.

 

Many thanks

 

Chris

Many thanks

This is exactly what I am looking for, do you have more details you can provide on this or a video you can point me to on how to create this flow?  When I create the Uri there is no dynamic content to choose from.  It seems some steps are missing.  What trigger do you use?  I tried using scheduled once a week.  Also is there a way to keep say 5 versions?

pityman
Helper III
Helper III

This is what i want to do. but the things is I will exceed the 500 Apply to each limitation as I have a lot of files in a folder + subfolders. is there anyone can help?

Hellcat
New Member

PnP PowerShell should become your fried if it is not already.  There a ton of good resources available to answer you requirements or get you headed in the right direction.  Salaudeen Rajack at https://www.sharepointdiary.com/ is an outstanding resource.  He has been very generous in sharing many PnP scripts to accomplish a task, and all of them can be adjusted to do more or less, or become very granular.

 

Hop over to https://www.sharepointdiary.com/ and search for "delete versions" or Google it.  I've modified the available scripts for date ranges, file types, selection by user, operations on specific folders and more.

 

First thing I did was to set max versions to the minimum of 100 in the SharePoint admin center.  100 is as low as they allow you to go.  It would be fantastic if MS would reduce the number to something more reasonable.

 

Next thing was to delete all version of any image file (JPG, TIFF etc.)  There is a script at https://www.sharepointdiary.com/ to delete all versions.  Just modify it for the file type or file extension you want to delete all versions for.

 

Next verify you users are okay to retain 1, 2, 5, 10 versions of an MS Office file type or extension, then modify and run the available script to delete all but "x" number of versions for that file type.  I got rid of many PPTX, DOCX and XLSX version.  Some of the PPTX and DOCX are huge files.

 

Use use an image size reducing app to shrink your pictures, then go back and delete the picture versions.  Irfanview is a great free tool for shrinking images.

 

Have your users reduce the size their PowerPoint files.  The go back and delete old versions again with PS PnP.

 

Once you have your PS scripts tuned they way you need them, schedule them to run daily/weekly/monthly.

 

SharePoint Flows are good but can be a challenge to get right.  For me, PowerShell scripting and automation is the way to go.  Much more intuitive and flexible.  There isn't too much you cannot accomplish with PS.

 

Oh yeah, keep your Recycle Bin and Secondary Recycle Bin emptied on a schedule.  Yes, there is a PS script for that.

 

I recovered 700+ GB by doing the things listed above, and significantly reduced my personal workload by automating with PS.

I was asked where I found the max versions setting.

 

Document library settings cog in upper-right > Library Settings > More Library settings > Versioning settings.

 

Additional info can be found at SharePoint Online: Set Versioning Limit using PowerShell - SharePoint Diary

Hi I am running into an issue when following this example. When i create a library with a few files for testing it worked. When i revert back to the main task of deleting old versions from a library with subfolders i keep being told file error. Am i missing a trick with a setting when it is for a large library?

Many thanks for you help

Assuming you are trying to delete versions with PowerShell and PnP from a library with more than 5k items...  There is a limit to how many items that can be retrieved at one time.  The -PageSize flag to limit the number of items retrieved per-page to less than the 5000-item limit enforced by SharePoint, which cannot be changed.  I usually limit to 2k items per page, which works 99% of the time.  In rare cases where 2k still causes problems I drop it to 500.

Here is a basic example script that deletes all versions for JPG images, modified within the last 60-days, and edited by a particular user.

DO NOT test this on a production site.

I AM NOT responsible for your deleted data, production or otherwise.

# Much credit for this goes to sharepointdiary.com
# https://www.sharepointdiary.com/2018/05/sharepoint-online-delete-version-history-using-pnp-powershell.html

# This script will delete ALL versions of JPG files and leave the current file.

#Declare Variables
# Change "yourdomain" to your actual O365 domain
# Change "yoursite" to your actual SharePoint site name
$SiteURL = "https://yourdomain.sharepoint.com/sites/yoursite"

# If neccessary change "Documents" to the actual name of your library in your site
# "Documents is created by default unless you changed the name during intial site creation
$ListName="Documents"

# Set number of days to query. You can use this to limit how far back to query.  Helpful for huge libraries years old.
# Or omit it altogether to check every file for versions.  Takes a LONG TIME with 500K+ JPGs.
# If you omit the number of days variable, you must also remove "-and ($_.FieldValues.Last_x0020_Modified.ToString() -gt $AfterDate) `" from the WHERE filter below.
$AfterDate = (Get-date).AddDays(-60).ToString('yyyy-MM-dd')

# Counters used for different tasks
$TotalFiles = 0
$TotalVerDeleted = 0
$CurrentCount = 0
$MatchedJpg = 0
 
# Connect to PnP Online
Connect-PnPOnline -Url $SiteURL -Interactive
 
#Get the Context
$Ctx= Get-PnPContext

# Get the List
# List items are counted for the first progress bar
$List =  Get-PnPList -Identity $ListName
 
# Initialize a counter for the first progress bar
$global:counter = 0;

# Get All Items from the List - Include only 'File' object List Items, with 'jpg' extension, after a specified date, and last Edited by a specific user
# Change "someusernameemail*" to a unique username, of someone that edited the JPGs.
# For example, I compress thousands of JPGs so my email address will be the current Editor and I only look for versions to delete of the files I edited.
# You can always remove the Editor filter to check all JPGs in the library for version to delete.
# Set the -PageSize to avoid query problems if your library has more than 5k items.
# Show progress bar as list items are retrieved 2000 items at a time
$ListItems = Get-PnPListItem `
    -List $ListName `
    -PageSize 2000 `
    -ScriptBlock { `
        Param($items) $global:counter += $items.Count; `
        Write-Progress -Id 0 `
            -Activity "Retrieving $ListName list to check for JPG files edited since $AfterDate." `
            -Status "Retrieved $global:Counter of $($List.ItemCount) Items from the $ListName list." `
            -PercentComplete ($global:Counter / ($List.ItemCount) * 100);} | `
    Where {`
        ($_.FileSystemObjectType -eq "File") `
        -and ($_.Fieldvalues["File_x0020_Type"] -eq "jpg") `
        -and ($_.FieldValues.Last_x0020_Modified.ToString() -gt $AfterDate) `
        -and ($_.FieldValues['Editor'].Email -like "someusernameemail*")}

#Number of JPGs that matched the "where" criteria
$MatchedJpg = $ListItems.Count

ForEach ($Item in $ListItems)
{
    $CurrentCount = $CurrentCount + 1
    
    #Get File Versions
    $File = $Item.File
    $Versions = $File.Versions
    $Ctx.Load($File)
    $Ctx.Load($Versions)
    $Ctx.ExecuteQuery()
    $VersionsCount = $Versions.Count

    Write-Progress -Id 1 -ParentID 0 `
        -Activity "Checking $MatchedJpg files for Versions to delete." `
        -Status "Checking file $CurrentCount of $($ListItems.Count)." `
        -PercentComplete ($CurrentCount / ($ListItems.Count) * 100)
     
    If($VersionsCount -gt 0)
    {      
        #Increment counter for total number of files found with Versions
        $TotalFiles = $TotalFiles + 1

        Write-host -f Cyan "`t $TotalFiles Files with Versions to delete so far."
        Write-host -f White "`t Deleting" $Versions.Count "version(s) of:" $File.Name

        For($i=0; $i -lt $Versions.Count; $i++)
        {
            $TotalVerDeleted = $TotalVerDeleted + 1
                       
            write-host -f Magenta "`t Deleting Version:" $Versions[0].VersionLabel

            $Versions[0].DeleteObject()
        }

        $Ctx.ExecuteQuery()

        Write-Host -f White "`t Deleted" $VersionsCount "Version(s) of:" $File.Name "`n"
    }
}

Write-Host -f Cyan `t "Total Versions deleted:" $TotalVerDeleted

Disconnect-PnPOnline

Rookie move on my part.  Replied to myself. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

Assuming you are trying to delete versions with PowerShell and PnP from a library with more than 5k items...  There is a limit to how many items that can be retrieved at one time.  The -PageSize flag to limit the number of items retrieved per-page to less than the 5000-item limit enforced by SharePoint, which cannot be changed.  I usually limit to 2k items per page, which works 99% of the time.  In rare cases where 2k still causes problems I drop it to 500.

Here is a basic example script that deletes all versions for JPG images, modified within the last 60-days, and edited by a particular user.

DO NOT test this on a production site.

I AM NOT responsible for your deleted data, production or otherwise.

# Much credit for this goes to sharepointdiary.com
# https://www.sharepointdiary.com/2018/05/sharepoint-online-delete-version-history-using-pnp-powershell.html

# This script will delete ALL versions of JPG files and leave the current file.
# DO NOT run it on a production site/library if you are required to retain some number of previous versions for whatever reason.

#Declare Variables
# Change "yourdomain" to your actual O365 domain
# Change "yoursite" to your actual SharePoint site name
$SiteURL = "https://yourdomain.sharepoint.com/sites/yoursite"

# If neccessary change "Documents" to the actual name of your library in your site
# "Documents is created by default unless you changed it during intial site creation
$ListName="Documents"

# Set number of days to query. You can use this to limit how far back to query.  Helpful for huge libraries years old.
# Or omit it altogether to check every file for versions.  Takes a LONG TIME with 500K+ JPGs.
# If you omit the number of days variable, you must also remove "-and ($_.FieldValues.Last_x0020_Modified.ToString() -gt $AfterDate) `" from the WHERE filter below.
$AfterDate = (Get-date).AddDays(-60).ToString('yyyy-MM-dd')

# Counters used for different tasks
$TotalFiles = 0
$TotalVerDeleted = 0
$CurrentCount = 0
$MatchedJpg = 0
 
# Connect to PnP Online
Connect-PnPOnline -Url $SiteURL -Interactive
 
#Get the Context
$Ctx= Get-PnPContext

# Get the List
# List items are counted for the first progress bar
$List =  Get-PnPList -Identity $ListName
 
# Initialize a counter for the first progress bar
$global:counter = 0;

# Get All Items from the List - Include only 'File' object List Items, with 'jpg' extension, after a specified date, and last Edited by a specific user
# Change "someusernameemail*" to a unique username, of someone that edited the JPGs.
# For example, I compress thousands of JPGs so my email address will be the current Editor and I only look for versions to delete of the files I edited.
# You can always remove the Editor filter to check all JPGs in the library for version to delete.
# Set the -PageSize to avoid query problems if your library has more than 5k items.
# Show progress bar as list items are retrieved 2000 items at a time
$ListItems = Get-PnPListItem `
    -List $ListName `
    -PageSize 2000 `
    -ScriptBlock { `
        Param($items) $global:counter += $items.Count; `
        Write-Progress -Id 0 `
            -Activity "Retrieving $ListName list to check for JPG files edited since $AfterDate." `
            -Status "Retrieved $global:Counter of $($List.ItemCount) Items from the $ListName list." `
            -PercentComplete ($global:Counter / ($List.ItemCount) * 100);} | `
    Where {`
        ($_.FileSystemObjectType -eq "File") `
        -and ($_.Fieldvalues["File_x0020_Type"] -eq "jpg") `
        -and ($_.FieldValues.Last_x0020_Modified.ToString() -gt $AfterDate) `
        -and ($_.FieldValues['Editor'].Email -like "someusernameemail*")}

#Number of JPGs that matched the "where" criteria
$MatchedJpg = $ListItems.Count

ForEach ($Item in $ListItems)
{
    $CurrentCount = $CurrentCount + 1
    
    #Get File Versions
    $File = $Item.File
    $Versions = $File.Versions
    $Ctx.Load($File)
    $Ctx.Load($Versions)
    $Ctx.ExecuteQuery()
    $VersionsCount = $Versions.Count

    Write-Progress -Id 1 -ParentID 0 `
        -Activity "Checking $MatchedJpg files for Versions to delete." `
        -Status "Checking file $CurrentCount of $($ListItems.Count)." `
        -PercentComplete ($CurrentCount / ($ListItems.Count) * 100)
     
    If($VersionsCount -gt 0)
    {      
        #Increment counter for total number of files found with Versions
        $TotalFiles = $TotalFiles + 1

        Write-host -f Cyan "`t $TotalFiles Files with Versions to delete so far."
        Write-host -f White "`t Deleting" $Versions.Count "version(s) of:" $File.Name

        For($i=0; $i -lt $Versions.Count; $i++)
        {
            $TotalVerDeleted = $TotalVerDeleted + 1
                       
            write-host -f Magenta "`t Deleting Version:" $Versions[0].VersionLabel

            $Versions[0].DeleteObject()
        }

        $Ctx.ExecuteQuery()

        Write-Host -f White "`t Deleted" $VersionsCount "Version(s) of:" $File.Name "`n"
    }
}

Write-Host -f Cyan `t "Total Versions deleted:" $TotalVerDeleted

Disconnect-PnPOnline

 

Hi! [EDITED]

 

After a lot of struggle I found a missing "'" :p.

 

solved!

Method: DELETE
Uri: _api/web/GetFolderByServerRelativeUrl('Dynamic content of Folder Path')/Files('Dynamic content of File name with extension')/Versions(ID from the previous action)

 

This flow is just perfect... but i got a 401 issue on deleting :

{
  "status": 401,
  "message": "401 UNAUTHORIZED\r\nclientRequestId: 67076abb-1ed1-47db-acef-e9df883f2a3e\r\nserviceRequestId: e421a0a0-90aa-6000-414e-4a752a53cc81",
  "source": "https://XXXXXXXXX.sharepoint.com/sites/XXXXXXXX/')/Files('XXXXXXXX.pptx')/Versions(512)",
  "errors": []
}

 

I'm the owner of the Sharepoint... anf of the sharepoint librairy... 😥

Thanks for your advices !

This works awesome for jpg files. How can I make it do all files in a site not just jpg files?

Is there a way to apply this only to files which haven't been used vor let's say 100 days?

 

Thanks!

nashasyraf
New Member

Can anyone help me build a flow with this exact function but for OneDrive for Business?

hello, I'm following this example but....

 

the result of the evaluation of 'foreach' expression '@body('Analize_JSON')?['properties']?['d']?['properties']?['results']' is of type 'Null'. The result must be a valid array.

 

 

Hello, I'm having some trouble with this procedure. I get an error on the second 'Send an HTTP request'. Please see the attachment for the error. Would greatly appreciate any assistance.

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TUESDAY TIPS are our way of communicating helpful things we've learned or shared that have helped members of the Community. Whether you're just getting started or you're a seasoned pro, Tuesday Tips will help you know where to go, what to look for, and navigate your way through the ever-growing--and ever-changing--world of the Power Platform Community! We cover basics about the Community, provide a few "insider tips" to make your experience even better, and share best practices gleaned from our most active community members and Super Users.   With so many new Community members joining us each week, we'll also review a few of our "best practices" so you know just "how" the Community works, so make sure to watch the News & Announcements each week for the latest and greatest Tuesday Tips!   This Week's Tip: Power Up Your Profile!  🚀 It's where every Community member gets their start, and it's essential that you keep it updated! Your Community User Profile is how you're able to get messages, post solutions, ask questions--and as you rank up, it's where your badges will appear and how you'll be known when you start blogging in the Community Blog. Your Community User Profile is how the Community knows you--so it's essential that it works the way you need it to! From changing your username to updating contact information, this Knowledge Base Article is your best resource for powering up your profile.     Password Puzzles? No Problem! Find out how to sync your Azure AD password with your community account, ensuring a seamless sign-in. No separate passwords to remember! Job Jumps & Email Swaps Changed jobs? Got a new email? Fear not! You'll find out how to link your shiny new email to your existing community account, keeping your contributions and connections intact. Username Uncertainties Unraveled Picking the perfect username is crucial--and sometimes the original choice you signed up with doesn't fit as well as you may have thought. There's a quick way to request an update here--but remember, your username is your community identity, so choose wisely. "Need Admin Approval" Warning Window? If you see this error message while using the community, don't worry. A simple process will help you get where you need to go. If you still need assistance, find out how to contact your Community Support team. Whatever you're looking for, when it comes to your profile, the Community Account Support Knowledge Base article is your treasure trove of tips as you navigate the nuances of your Community Profile. It’s the ultimate resource for keeping your digital identity in tip-top shape while engaging with the Power Platform Community. So, dive in and power up your profile today!  💪🚀   Community Account Support | Power Apps Community Account Support | Power AutomateCommunity Account Support | Copilot Studio  Community Account Support | Power Pages

Super User of the Month | Chris Piasecki

In our 2nd installment of this new ongoing feature in the Community, we're thrilled to announce that Chris Piasecki is our Super User of the Month for March 2024. If you've been in the Community for a while, we're sure you've seen a comment or marked one of Chris' helpful tips as a solution--he's been a Super User for SEVEN consecutive seasons!   Since authoring his first reply in April 2020 to his most recent achievement organizing the Canadian Power Platform Summit this month, Chris has helped countless Community members with his insights and expertise. In addition to being a Super User, Chris is also a User Group leader, Microsoft MVP, and a featured speaker at the Microsoft Power Platform Conference. His contributions to the new SUIT program, along with his joyous personality and willingness to jump in and help so many members has made Chris a fixture in the Power Platform Community.   When Chris isn't authoring solutions or organizing events, he's actively leading Piasecki Consulting, specializing in solution architecture, integration, DevOps, and more--helping clients discover how to strategize and implement Microsoft's technology platforms. We are grateful for Chris' insightful help in the Community and look forward to even more amazing milestones as he continues to assist so many with his great tips, solutions--always with a smile and a great sense of humor.You can find Chris in the Community and on LinkedIn. Thanks for being such a SUPER user, Chris! 💪 🌠  

Tuesday Tips: Community Ranks and YOU

TUESDAY TIPS are our way of communicating helpful things we've learned or shared that have helped members of the Community. Whether you're just getting started or you're a seasoned pro, Tuesday Tips will help you know where to go, what to look for, and navigate your way through the ever-growing--and ever-changing--world of the Power Platform Community! We cover basics about the Community, provide a few "insider tips" to make your experience even better, and share best practices gleaned from our most active community members and Super Users.   With so many new Community members joining us each week, we'll also review a few of our "best practices" so you know just "how" the Community works, so make sure to watch the News & Announcements each week for the latest and greatest Tuesday Tips!This Week: Community Ranks--Moving from "Member" to "Community Champion"   Have you ever wondered how your fellow community members ascend the ranks within our community? What sets apart an Advocate from a Helper, or a Solution Sage from a Community Champion? In today’s #TuesdayTip, we’re unveiling the secrets and sharing tips to help YOU elevate your ranking—and why it matters to our vibrant communities. Community ranks serve as a window into a member’s role and activity. They celebrate your accomplishments and reveal whether someone has been actively contributing and assisting others. For instance, a Super User is someone who has been exceptionally helpful and engaged. Some ranks even come with special permissions, especially those related to community management. As you actively participate—whether by creating new topics, providing solutions, or earning kudos—your rank can climb. Each time you achieve a new rank, you’ll receive an email notification. Look out for the icon and rank name displayed next to your username—it’s a badge of honor! Fun fact: Your Community Engagement Team keeps an eye on these ranks, recognizing the most passionate and active community members. So shine brightly with valuable content, and you might just earn well-deserved recognition! Where can you see someone’s rank? When viewing a post, you’ll find a member’s rank to the left of their name.Click on a username to explore their profile, where their rank is prominently displayed. What about the ranks themselves? New members start as New Members, progressing to Regular Visitors, and then Frequent Visitors.Beyond that, we have a categorized system: Kudo Ranks: Earned through kudos (teal icons).Post Ranks: Based on your posts (purple icons).Solution Ranks: Reflecting your solutions (green icons).Combo Ranks: These orange icons combine kudos, solutions, and posts. The top ranks have unique names, making your journey even more exciting! So dive in, collect those kudos, share solutions, and let’s see how high you can rank!  🌟 🚀   Check out the Using the Community boards in each of the communities for more helpful information!  Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio & Power Pages

Find Out What Makes Super Users So Super

We know many of you visit the Power Platform Communities to ask questions and receive answers. But do you know that many of our best answers and solutions come from Community members who are super active, helping anyone who needs a little help getting unstuck with Business Applications products? We call these dedicated Community members Super Users because they are the real heroes in the Community, willing to jump in whenever they can to help! Maybe you've encountered them yourself and they've solved some of your biggest questions. Have you ever wondered, "Why?"We interviewed several of our Super Users to understand what drives them to help in the Community--and discover the difference it has made in their lives as well! Take a look in our gallery today: What Motivates a Super User? - Power Platform Community (microsoft.com)

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