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Redirect SharePoint Users to a Calendar After Saving a List Item

Camila Milosovich Oct 22, 2026 868 views

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The user wants to automatically redirect SharePoint Online users to a specific calendar view instead of the default AllItems.aspx page immediately after they save a new or edited list item.

Redirect SharePoint Users to a Calendar After Saving a List Item

Product: SharePoint Online
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Modifying the post-save redirection behavior of a standard SharePoint list.
Observed behavior: The default behavior redirects users back to AllItems.aspx. Appending a Source parameter to the list URL is failing because SharePoint does not retain it reliably during the form save action.

Before you start

Ensure you have list owner or site member permissions required to customize SharePoint list forms using Power Apps within your Microsoft 365 environment.

Solution 1Recommended

Use Power Apps to Create a Custom Redirect Rule

Since standard SharePoint URL parameters are unreliable, customizing the list form with Power Apps gives you complete control over post-save navigation.

Modern SharePoint experiences frequently drop the 'Source' parameter from URLs when opening or submitting forms. By integrating Power Apps, you can utilize the OnSuccess property of the customized form to explicitly dictate where the user goes after the save operation completes.

Open Power Apps integration

Navigate to your SharePoint list. On the top command bar, click on 'Integrate', select 'Power Apps', and then click 'Customize forms'.

Select the SharePoint form control

Once the Power Apps Studio loads, look at the Tree View pane on the left side and click to select the 'SharePointForm1' control.

Modify the OnSuccess property

In the property dropdown at the top left of the formula bar, select 'OnSuccess'. By default, it may contain a ResetForm or Back function.

Inject the custom redirect URL

Change the formula to include a Launch function pointing to your specific calendar URL. For example: `Launch("https://yourtenant.sharepoint.com/sites/yoursite/Lists/YourCalendar", LaunchTarget.Replace)`.

Save and publish

Click 'File' > 'Save', and then select 'Publish to SharePoint'. Return to your list and test the new item creation to ensure it redirects correctly.

Use Power Apps to Create a Custom Redirect Rule

Advanced Redirection: If you require conditional redirects based on specific list item choices, you can wrap the Launch function inside an If statement in the OnSuccess property. For highly complex workflows, consult the Microsoft Power Platform Community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does adding ?Source= to my SharePoint URL not work anymore?

Modern SharePoint interfaces dynamically load components and frequently drop or overwrite custom URL parameters like 'Source' during page transitions or form submissions. This renders the traditional URL modification method unreliable for post-save redirects.

Can I redirect a user to a specific view within the same SharePoint list?

Yes. By customizing the form in Power Apps, you can set the OnSuccess property to launch the exact URL of the targeted list view you want the user to see, rather than the default AllItems.aspx view.

Do I need premium Microsoft licenses to use Power Apps for SharePoint forms?

Customizing standard SharePoint list forms using Power Apps is typically included with most enterprise Microsoft 365 licenses. Premium connectors are only required if you need the form to pull or push data to external, non-Microsoft data sources.

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