Common Connectors in Azure Logic Apps

Overview

Connectors are pre-built integrations that let Logic Apps communicate with services.


Azure Connectors

ConnectorUse Case
Azure Blob StorageRead/write files
Azure Service BusSend/receive messages
Azure FunctionsCall custom code
Azure SQLDatabase operations
Azure Event GridPublish events
Azure Cosmos DBNoSQL operations

Microsoft 365 Connectors

ConnectorUse Case
Outlook (Office 365)Send emails, read inbox
SharePointFiles, lists, libraries
TeamsPost messages, channels
OneDriveFile storage
PlannerTask management

Other Popular Connectors

ConnectorUse Case
HTTPCall any REST API
HTTP WebhookReceive webhooks
FTP/SFTPFile transfer
SQL ServerOn-prem/database
SalesforceCRM integration
TwitterSocial media
SlackTeam chat
TwilioSMS, 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

TypeDescription
OAuthMicrosoft, Google, etc.
API KeyService-specific keys
Managed IdentityAzure AD (no secrets)
BasicUsername/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