Unused flows

Last updated Oct 17, 2026 Policies Sprawl & Lifecycle

AI summary

Rencore identifies Power Automate flows created more than 30 days ago that have not run in 180 days. These unused flows hold connections and stored credentials you may no longer need, and Microsoft may disable them automatically, so confirm with owners whether to delete or keep them.

Severity: Information Sprawl Recommended Generally available

What it detects

Shows Flows created more than 30 days ago that haven't run in more than 180 days.

Why it matters

A flow that has not run for six months is usually no longer needed, but it keeps its connections and stored credentials. Power Automate may also turn off flows that are not triggered for 90 days, depending on the owner's license, which surprises owners of flows that run once a year. Confirm with the owners, then delete the flow or note why it stays.

The rule

Every Flow where Created Date is more than 30 days ago that has no Runs where Start Time is less than 180 days ago

In Rencore Governance

Details

Applies to	Flow
Connector	Power Automate
Severity	Information
Category	Sprawl
Recommended	Yes
Recommended automation	None
License type	Standard

Other policies that check Flow objects:

Flows with many runs in last 30 days (Information)
Flows requiring a premium license (High)
Complex flows (Information)
Long running flows (High)
Flows with errors (Low)
Flows not shared with specific service account (Low)
Stopped flows (High)
Flows without runs (Medium)
New flows (Information)
Flows that use a specific connector (Low)
Flows without owners (Information)
Stopped flows last week with errors (High)

Frequently asked questions

What does the unused flows policy detect?

The Unused flows policy shows Flows created more than 30 days ago that haven't run in more than 180 days.

Which objects does the unused flows policy check?

The Unused flows policy checks Flow objects from the Power Automate inventory and reports each one that matches its rule as a violation.

How severe is a violation of the unused flows policy?

Violations of the Unused flows policy have Information severity. The policy is in the Sprawl category.

Which module includes the unused flows policy?

The Unused flows policy comes with the Power Automate connector in the Apps, Automation & BI module of Rencore Governance, an add-on module on the Premium and Enterprise Plans.

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