How to deploy only the latest changes of portal ?

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I have already deployed a Power Pages (Portal) site to my production environment.

Now, in my development environment, I’ve made changes to only 2–3 pages.

I would like to deploy only those specific page updates instead of redeploying the entire portal, as a full deployment takes more time.

How can I deploy only the latest changes (like a patch deployment) to production?

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How to deploy only the latest changes of portal ?

Hello TN-13110523-0,

Greetings!

Thanks for raising this question. Power Pages supports selective deployment of changes (e.g., 2-3 pages) without full republishing via solutions or deployment profiles, allowing patch-like updates to production while preserving existing content. This uses Dataverse packaging for precise control—full deploys take 10-30 mins, but targeted ones complete in 1-5 mins. Here's the short setup (assuming enhanced data model; standard model uses profiles).

Method 1: Solutions (Recommended for Precision)

1. In Dev Environment (Power Apps Maker Portal):
- Go to make.powerapps.com > Solutions > New solution > Name: "PageUpdatesOnly" > Add existing: Your site (adx_website record).
- Add only changed components: Pages (adx_webpage for your 2-3 pages) > Web templates/forms if modified > Site settings (if any) > Publish all customizations.

2. Export Solution:
- Select solution > Export > Unmanaged (for dev) or Managed (for prod) > Advanced: Include "Site" > Export as ZIP.

3. Import to Production:
- In prod maker portal > Solutions > Import solution > Upload ZIP > Install (default settings) > Configure: Skip if no prompts > Import.
- Reactivate site: Power Pages > Sites > Your site > Sync configuration (refreshes only changes).

4. Verify: Browse prod site—only updated pages reflect changes; rest unchanged.

Method 2: Deployment Profiles (For Standard Model/Simpler)
- Power Pages Studio (dev) > Settings > Deployment profiles > Create profile > Select components (pages, templates) > Save.
- Export profile > Import to prod profile > Apply (merges changes selectively).
- Sync config in prod site settings.

Tips
- Changes: Limit to adx_webpage/adx_webtemplate records—avoids overwriting unrelated.
- Automation: Use Power Platform CLI (`pac solution export/import`) in CI/CD for pipelines.
- Rollback: Export before import; solutions are versioned.
- Limits: 100 components max per solution; test in staging first.

This deploys patches efficiently start with solutions for your scenario. If it helps accept this answer and support the community.

Best Regards,
Jerald Felix

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