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How to Create a Direct Link to a Specific Microsoft Forms Response

Maira Mehtab Sep 27, 2026 870 views

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The user needs to generate a direct link to a specific Microsoft Forms response saved in SharePoint via a Power Automate flow, rather than having the link default to the first response.

Product: Microsoft Forms and Power Automate
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Automating the process of saving Microsoft Forms responses into a SharePoint list using Power Automate and generating a direct link to view the submitted record.
Observed behavior: The generated link incorrectly opens the first response instead of the specific user submission because the URL expression uses the 'qid' parameter instead of 'ridx'.

Before you start

Ensure you have editing access to your Power Automate flow and the exact URL structure required for your Microsoft Forms responses.

Solution 1Recommended

Update the Flow Expression with the Correct Response ID

Modify your Power Automate flow's URL construction logic to use the 'ridx' (Response ID) parameter instead of 'qid' to successfully link directly to the specific form submission.

When generating links for Microsoft Forms responses, using the 'qid' parameter will typically default to the earliest submission or question. To ensure the link points to the exact record that triggered the flow, you must construct the URL using the 'ridx' parameter mapped to the dynamic Response ID.

Edit your Power Automate flow

Open Power Automate, locate the flow that handles your Microsoft Forms submissions, and click 'Edit' to access the flow designer.

Locate the link generation step

Find the specific action card (e.g., 'Create item' or 'Update item' in SharePoint) where the Microsoft Forms response link is being generated.

Update the URL parameter

In the URL expression field, replace the 'qid' parameter with 'ridx'. Ensure the base structure of the Microsoft Forms URL is intact.

Map the dynamic Response ID

Assign the 'ridx' parameter to the dynamic 'Response Id' output generated by the 'Get response details' action in your flow.

Save and test

Save your flow and submit a new form response to verify that the generated link in SharePoint now directs to the correct submission.

Seek Community Support: If you need help building the exact custom expression, post a sanitized version of your flow details in the Microsoft Power Automate Community. Never share private form IDs or sensitive response data publicly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my Microsoft Forms link always open the very first response?

This happens when your URL uses the 'qid' parameter instead of 'ridx'. The 'qid' generally points to the question index, causing it to load the first available record. The 'ridx' parameter targets the specific submission index.

Where can I find the correct Response ID in Power Automate?

The Response ID is available as dynamic content. You can find it by selecting the output generated by the 'Get response details' action card in your Power Automate flow.

Is it safe to share my flow online to get help with expressions?

It is safe only if you sanitize your flow details. You can share screenshots of the logic or the expressions used, but you must blur or remove private Form IDs, tenant IDs, and any actual user response data before posting in community forums.

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