Can we call Graph API using the the connector credentials instead of using ClientId/CleintSecret

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I want to call Graph API from a power automate flow, now i can use the Http connector:-

but i will need to create App Registration, then pass the ClientID/Secret. my question is , if there is a way to call this Graph API using the connector credential? Similar how the Graph explorer works?? where we login using a user account and call the graph api? without having to pass any additional secret/clientid

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The new Entra ID action works great in an automated or scheduled flow where the security context is the maker of the flow. If its a manually triggered flow then each user will need to have the graph permissions. So in general I use the Entra ID action because its much easier to use. For specific graph calls I will also use the standard connectors that include that call. For example, to do things with SharePoint I'll use the HTTP call in the SharePoint connector because it only requires a standard license. But those standard connectors only support specific resources and objects in Graph.

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Ok thanks for the reply.. HTTP with Microsoft Entra ID (preauthorized) action worked.. generally speaking which method will you use? Http Request with client id / client secret or HTTP with Microsoft Entra ID (preauthorized) action with login user? and why?Thanks
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You can use the HTTP with Microsoft Entra ID (preauthorized) action from the Entra ID connector to send the Graph request as a logged in user. Fill the action out like the screenshot below and then Sign in to create the connection. You'll then see the standard HTTP parameters.

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HI @johnjohnPter

Please look here

Authentication and authorization basics - Microsoft Graph | Microsoft Learn

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