How to connect Microsoft SharePoint Online and Apify
Create a New Scenario to Connect Microsoft SharePoint Online and Apify
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Microsoft SharePoint Online, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Microsoft SharePoint Online or Apify will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Microsoft SharePoint Online or Apify, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Microsoft SharePoint Online Node
Select the Microsoft SharePoint Online node from the app selection panel on the right.


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Configure the Microsoft SharePoint Online
Click on the Microsoft SharePoint Online node to configure it. You can modify the Microsoft SharePoint Online URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the Apify Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Microsoft SharePoint Online node, select Apify from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Apify.


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Authenticate Apify
Now, click the Apify node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Apify settings. Authentication allows you to use Apify through Latenode.
Configure the Microsoft SharePoint Online and Apify Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Microsoft SharePoint Online and Apify Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Microsoft SharePoint Online, Apify, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Microsoft SharePoint Online and Apify integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Microsoft SharePoint Online and Apify (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Microsoft SharePoint Online and Apify
Apify + Microsoft SharePoint Online + Slack: Monitors a website for changes using Apify, then updates a SharePoint list with the extracted data, and sends a Slack alert to notify users about the update.
Microsoft SharePoint Online + Apify + Microsoft Teams: When a file is updated in SharePoint, Apify extracts specific data from it and posts a summary message to a designated Teams channel, keeping the team informed about file updates.
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About Microsoft SharePoint Online
Automate SharePoint Online document management using Latenode. Trigger flows on file changes, move documents based on content, or update metadata without code. Streamline approvals and notifications with visual workflows, integrating SharePoint with other apps. Benefit from flexible logic and scalable execution.
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Use Apify in Latenode to extract web data at scale for lead generation, market research, and more. Apify handles complex scraping, while Latenode orchestrates the data: trigger workflows, transform results with AI, and send data to any app. Automate web actions visually and affordably.
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FAQ Microsoft SharePoint Online and Apify
How can I connect my Microsoft SharePoint Online account to Apify using Latenode?
To connect your Microsoft SharePoint Online account to Apify on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Microsoft SharePoint Online and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Microsoft SharePoint Online and Apify accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically archive crawled data to SharePoint?
Yes, you can. Latenode's visual editor simplifies this, moving Apify crawl results directly to Microsoft SharePoint Online. Benefit: streamline data archival and enhance collaboration.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Microsoft SharePoint Online with Apify?
Integrating Microsoft SharePoint Online with Apify allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically backing up website content to SharePoint.
- Monitoring SharePoint document libraries using Apify actors.
- Enriching SharePoint data with web-scraped information.
- Triggering Apify actors when files are uploaded to SharePoint.
- Generating reports based on combined SharePoint and Apify data.
Can I trigger Apify actors based on SharePoint list updates?
Yes, with Latenode, new or updated SharePoint list items can automatically trigger Apify actors. Automate workflows easily with no-code and advanced JavaScript functions.
Are there any limitations to the Microsoft SharePoint Online and Apify integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Large data transfers may be subject to Microsoft SharePoint Online API rate limits.
- Complex data transformations might require custom JavaScript code.
- Apify actor execution times depend on Apify's resource availability.