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How to Disable Copilot and Use Classic Designer in Power Automate
Question details
The user wants to know how to completely disable Copilot in Power Automate or switch back to the classic designer interface.
- Product
- Microsoft Power Automate
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Creating or editing workflows in Power Automate without being forced to use the modern Copilot features.
- Observed behavior
- Power Automate defaults to the modern Copilot experience, and there is no obvious option to permanently deactivate it.
Ensure you have an active flow open in the Power Automate edit mode so you can access the designer settings menu.
Switch to the Classic Designer in Power Automate
Since completely disabling Copilot is not supported, the primary workaround is to switch from the modern experience to the classic designer.
Microsoft currently does not offer a complete option to disable Copilot at the tenant or user level in Power Automate. However, you can bypass the AI features by reverting to the classic view.
Log in to Power Automate, navigate to your flows, and select a flow to edit. This will open the modern designer by default.
In the top right corner of the modern designer interface, click on the three-dot menu (...) to open the additional settings.
From the dropdown menu, click on 'Switch to classic designer'. The page will reload and display your flow in the traditional interface without the Copilot panel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I permanently disable Copilot for my entire Power Automate environment?
No, Microsoft does not currently provide a toggle or admin setting to completely disable Copilot across Power Automate. Switching to the classic designer is the only available workaround for individual sessions.
Why does my flow keep opening in the modern Copilot designer?
Microsoft has made the modern designer with Copilot the new default experience. Even if you switch to classic for one session, opening a new or existing flow may revert back to the modern view by default.
Will the classic designer be removed from Power Automate?
While Microsoft is heavily investing in the modern experience, the classic designer remains available for users who prefer the traditional interface. Any future plans to remove the classic designer will be communicated through official Microsoft update channels.
