Common Connectors in Azure Logic Apps
Overview
Connectors are pre-built integrations that let Logic Apps communicate with services.
Azure Connectors
| Connector | Use Case |
|---|
| Azure Blob Storage | Read/write files |
| Azure Service Bus | Send/receive messages |
| Azure Functions | Call custom code |
| Azure SQL | Database operations |
| Azure Event Grid | Publish events |
| Azure Cosmos DB | NoSQL operations |
Microsoft 365 Connectors
| Connector | Use Case |
|---|
| Outlook (Office 365) | Send emails, read inbox |
| SharePoint | Files, lists, libraries |
| Teams | Post messages, channels |
| OneDrive | File storage |
| Planner | Task management |
Other Popular Connectors
| Connector | Use Case |
|---|
| HTTP | Call any REST API |
| HTTP Webhook | Receive webhooks |
| FTP/SFTP | File transfer |
| SQL Server | On-prem/database |
| Salesforce | CRM integration |
| Twitter | Social media |
| Slack | Team chat |
| Twilio | SMS, phone |
Using Connectors
1. Add Connector
+ New step → Search "Outlook" → "Send an email (V2)"
2. Create Connection
- Sign in with account
- Grant permissions
3. Configure Actions
- Select operation
- Fill in parameters
- Map dynamic content
Connection Authentication
| Type | Description |
|---|
| OAuth | Microsoft, Google, etc. |
| API Key | Service-specific keys |
| Managed Identity | Azure AD (no secrets) |
| Basic | Username/password |
Built-in vs Managed
Managed Connectors
- Run in multi-tenant environment
- Easy to set up
- Most common
Built-in Connectors
- Part of workflow runtime
- Faster
- More control
- Example: HTTP, Azure Functions
Next Steps
Azure Integration Hub - Beginner Level