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How do I upload a file using a button in Power Pages to an on-premise SQL Server?

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Posted on by DA-04090937-0 2

Hi,

I've been trying to create a button that would allow the end user to select a document (Excel, Word, and PDF files) and - when clicked - upload directly to our server through the data connection we have added in the "data" tab. This means no temporary storage in dataverse and unfortunately no cloud-based storage.

Any ideas?

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    sannavajjala87 931 Super User 2026 Season 2 on at
    Hi,
     
    If your server exposes an API that supports file uploads, you can do this without storing the file in Dataverse or cloud storage.
    A typical approach is:
    • Use an Attachments control or file picker in Power Apps.
    • Capture the selected file's content.
    • Send the file directly to your server through a custom connector or API endpoint.
    • Have the server save the file immediately.
    The main question is whether your existing data connection supports binary/file uploads. If it only supports reading and writing records, you'll need a custom connector or API specifically designed to receive file content.
    So yes, it's possible, but the upload target must expose a file upload endpoint. In most cases, a custom connector calling your server's REST API is the cleanest solution for direct uploads without temporary storage in Dataverse, SharePoint, or other cloud repositories.
     
    Thanks & Regards,
    Manoj Annavajjala

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