Flow app asks for Mail.ReadWrite, Files.ReadWrite.All for one mailbox action
Default scopes are often too broad. Ask for minimal scope or use a fine-grained app.
Try this first
- 1Read app scopes before consenting
- 2Where possible, scope down via tenant admin to specific mailboxes or sites
- 3Use service principal with fine-grained role assignment
- 4Review connected apps every quarter
When to bring us in
Broad scope not narrowable: pick another connector or build custom.
See also
- n8n: self-host or cloud?Self-hosted is cheaper at volume and keeps data local. Cloud removes ops burden.
- Zapier or Make: which fits better?Zapier is straight-line; Make handles complex flows with routers and iterators for less money.
- Power Automate Cloud or Desktop: which to use?Cloud for SaaS integrations and triggers. Desktop for RPA against legacy Windows apps without APIs.
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