Email Debugging with Environment Variables in Power Platform #PowerTips
- Ahmed BOUCHAALA
- 03/11/2024
- Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Platform
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Email Debugging with Environment Variables in Power Platform #PowerTips
Testing email workflows in Power Platform, especially in production, requires a safe method to avoid sending test emails to real users. Here’s a quick approach using environment variables to direct emails to a test inbox when debugging.
Step 1: Set Up Environment Variables
In Power Apps, create two environment variables:
- eVar_Debug (Yes/No): Set to “Yes” to enable debugging mode.
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eVar_DebugEmails (Text): Enter a test email address (e.g., test@ba-it.fr).
Images above shows how these variables look in Power Apps. eVar_Debug controls whether emails are sent to test (eVar_DebugEmails) or real recipients.
Add Conditional Logic in Power Automate
In your Power Automate flow, add a condition to check if eVar_Debug is equal to “true”.
- If Yes: Send emails to eVar_DebugEmails.
- If No: Send emails to the real recipient. Refer to Image 2 for the flow setup. This condition allows emails to be directed based on debug mode.
- Safely test email flows in both development and production environments.
- Easily toggle debug mode by updating eVar_Debug.
Simple, effective, and perfect for debugging email flows without impacting real users! 🚀