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databricks Platform · Updated Jun 15, 2026

OAuth Authentication for Power Platform

Enhance security and flexibility with OAuth connections.

What it does

This update allows users to authenticate Databricks connections in Microsoft Power Platform using OAuth instead of personal access tokens (PAT). It requires unified login or SSO to be enabled and supports creating Power canvas apps, Power Automate flows, and Copilot Studio agents. The integration enhances security by providing a more robust authentication mechanism.

Why it matters

By enabling OAuth authentication, organizations can improve security and compliance while reducing the risk associated with managing personal access tokens. This flexibility benefits data teams and developers by streamlining the connection process to Databricks, ultimately enhancing productivity and data governance.

Key capabilities
OAuth Authentication
Authenticate Databricks connections using OAuth for enhanced security.
Power Platform Integration
Seamlessly connect Databricks with Power Apps and Power Automate.
Unified Login Requirement
Requires unified login or SSO to be enabled for OAuth authentication.
Data Policy Management
Add Databricks to Business data policies to protect data sharing.
Prerequisites
Unified login or SSO must be enabled.
Premium Power Apps license is required.
Databricks account is necessary.
Databricks SQL access with CAN USE permission on a SQL warehouse.
Recommended use cases
Creating Power canvas apps using Databricks data.Automating workflows with Power Automate that access Databricks.Integrating Databricks with Copilot Studio for enhanced data insights.
Limitations · remember
!The Power Platform connector does not support government clouds.
Architecture
Power Platform → Databricks Connection → OAuth Authentication → Databricks SQL Warehouse
Get started
1
Access Connections
In Power Apps or Power Automate, click on 'Connections' from the sidebar.
2
Create New Connection
Click '+ New connection' and search for 'Databricks'.
3
Select Authentication Method
Choose 'AWS OAuth Connection' for OAuth or enter your PAT.
4
Enter Connection Details
Provide the server hostname and HTTP path for the SQL warehouse.
5
Finalize Connection
Click 'Create' and sign in to your Databricks account.
Key takeaway
OAuth authentication for Databricks in Power Platform enhances security and simplifies connection management.
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