Power Automate Download — |top| Excel From Website
Use this if you already have a direct link to the Excel file and it does not require complex browser interaction.
Right-click the download button on the site and select to find the source URL. In PAD, use the "Download from web" action. Set the Request method to GET and provide the file URL. power automate download excel from website
Use "Click link on web page" or "Click UI element in window" to interact with the site until the Excel download link is visible. Use "Download from Web" (Recommended): Use this if you already have a direct
Select and specify your destination folder to bypass the browser's "Save As" dialog box. Set the Request method to GET and provide the file URL
This method is best if the website requires logging in, navigating through menus, or clicking a physical "Download" button.
Automating the download of Excel files from a website is a common task that can be achieved using either for UI-based interaction or Power Automate Cloud for direct link handling. Method 1: Power Automate Desktop (The Reliable RPA Way)