Since I received a question about how to manipulate files in private channels, I’m sharing these notes.
What We Want to Accomplish
Creating an Excel file in a private channel,




When trying to handle this file from Power Automate, even after selecting the appropriate team in the [Location] field, you cannot access files within private channels.


In this tutorial, we’ll learn how to manipulate Excel files in private channels using Power Automate.
Files in Private Channels Are Managed in a Separate Site
First, let’s check where each file is stored.
When viewing files from a public channel in SharePoint Online (SPO),


They are stored within the site associated with each team.


Now, let’s check the files in a private channel.


We can see that they are stored in a different site than public channels.


As a result, when selecting a site normally in Power Automate, files from private channels were not displayed.
Handling Files in a Private Channel with Power Automate
Select [Enter custom value].


By manually entering the previously noted address, you can access files within the private channel.


After this, you can proceed with operations as usual.


When executed,


The action completes successfully.


Bonus: In Some Cases, Private Channels Can Be Selected
Interestingly, instead of selecting a Group, you may sometimes be able to choose the private channel’s site from SharePoint Site.


In this case, simply selecting the site allows you to manage files just like in a public channel.
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