Power Pages Deep Linking

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I am wondering if it is possible to implement deep linking in Power Pages like it is possible in Power Apps canvas apps?

I am looking to replace a legacy canvas app with a Power Pages site and deep linking is a fundamental requirement.

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Haque 4,221 Super User 2026 Season 2 on at

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Hi @BF-02121120-0,

Deep Linking in Power Pages is not inherently built-in or straightforward like Power (Canvas) Apps. But it has native support for deep linking via URL params and navigation functions.

What you can do:

1. Read URL params or paths using custom JS on the Power Page.

2. User liquid templates to parse URL params and render content conditionally.

3. Implement logic (say Dataverse logic) and handle state or navigation based on extracted URL data.

4. Implement custom page routing to support parameterized URL data.

Reference:

Custom URL Query Parameters in Power Pages

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11manish 4,676 Super User 2026 Season 2 on at

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Yes, deep linking is fully achievable in Power Pages, although it isn't implemented in the same way as Canvas Apps. The recommended approach is to use query string parameters (or route parameters where appropriate), read them using JavaScript or Liquid, and use them to load or filter Dataverse data. Combined with proper Table Permissions and Web Roles, this provides a robust replacement for most deep-linking scenarios used in Canvas Apps.
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Fubar 17 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

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It depends on exactly what you are trying to link to, if it is to a Web Page then yes - you just need to understand the site structure.

Each Web Page has a Partial Url field, this is the value that you see in the url. Web Pages can have parent web pages in this case the Partial Urls are strung together using a '/' separator e.g. "/parent-of-parent/parent/a-page/?id=<guid>"

For pages with forms on them they will have an 'id' parameter (note: 'id' is the default but you could have set your own name) whose value is the internal GUID of the record in dataverse (held in the field on the record that is the same name as the table with an id suffix e.g. for the table "new_table" the guid is in the column "new_tableid").

(additionally, for a multistep form you can only link to the Web Page it is on, not to a specific Step)
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Hi @BF-02121120-0,

Deep linking in Power Pages is fully supported and the pattern is actually cleaner than Canvas Apps since every page has a stable, bookmarkable URL.

The confirmed pattern:

1. Page URLs follow the partial URL hierarchy: /parent/child/?id=record-guid
2. The id parameter is the Dataverse record's GUID by default
3. Read the id in Liquid on the page: {{ request.params['id'] }} and use it to query Dataverse via fetchXML or the Dataverse connector
4. If you need to pass additional parameters, just add them as query string values: /mypage/?id=guid&status=active and read each with request.params['status'] in Liquid or window.location.search in JavaScript

For your legacy Canvas App replacement: any deep link you previously sent as a Power Apps URL with parameters can be replicated as a Power Pages URL. The URL is stable and shareable, so links in emails, Teams messages, or external systems will work the same way.

One limitation flagged by another reply: multistep forms can only be deep-linked to their starting page, not to a specific step mid-form.

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Hi @BF-02121120-0,

Just wanted to check in and see if everything is working now. If you still need any help, feel free to let me know.

Also, if the issue is resolved, it would be great if you could mark the answer as solved so others with the same question can find it easily.

Thanks and have a great day!
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BilalDev_01 115 on at

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Hi,

Yes, deep linking is possible in Power Pages, but it works differently from Canvas Apps.

In a Canvas App, you might pass parameters through the URL and use Param() to determine which screen or record to open. In Power Pages, you can use URL query-string parameters and JavaScript/Liquid to read those parameters and control the page behavior.

For example, you could have a URL such as:

https://yourportal.com/project/?id=12345

Then use JavaScript to retrieve the id parameter and use it to load/display the appropriate record.

If you're working with Dataverse, Power Pages also has built-in table/list/form functionality that can help with record-specific URLs. For example, a link can point directly to a page configured to display a particular Dataverse record.

A few things I'd consider during the migration:

Define a stable URL pattern for your records.

Don't expose sensitive information directly in query-string parameters.

Validate/authorize the record on the server side; don't rely only on JavaScript for security.

If existing Canvas App links are already being used by users, consider whether you need redirects from the old URL structure to the new Power Pages URLs.

Test direct navigation, browser refresh, and opening the link in a new browser session—not just navigation from within the site.

So, if deep linking is the main reason you're hesitant about moving from Canvas Apps to Power Pages, it shouldn't be a blocker. The important part is designing the URL/record-routing pattern correctly for Power Pages rather than trying to reproduce the Canvas App Param() approach exactly.