Automate SharePoint Data Retrieval with OAuth 2.0
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Seamlessly connect to SharePoint and automate the retrieval of list data using secure OAuth 2.0 authentication. This workflow simplifies data access for your applications and reporting needs.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow automates the secure extraction of data from SharePoint lists. It begins with a schedule trigger, initiating a process that first generates a temporary OAuth 2.0 access token using provided tenant, client ID, and client secret credentials. This token is then used to authenticate an API request to fetch items from a specified SharePoint list. The process is designed with security best practices in mind, emphasizing the secure storage of sensitive credentials through external vaults, never hardcoding them directly within the workflow.
Key Features
- Secure OAuth 2.0 Token Generation for SharePoint access.
- Automated retrieval of items from any SharePoint list.
- Configurable schedule for data fetching automation.
- Best practice recommendation for secure credential management.
How To Use
- Schedule Trigger: Configure the
Schedule Triggernode to define how often you want the workflow to run (e.g., daily, hourly). - Set Tenant ID: In the
setTenantnode, provide your SharePointtenant_id. - Generate OAuth Token: In the
Generate OAuth Tokennode, input yourclient_id,client_secret, and the correcttenant_idandresourceURL for your SharePoint domain. - Fetch SharePoint List: In the
Fetch SharePoint Listnode, specify your SharePoint domain and the exactYourListTitleof the list you want to access. Ensure theAuthorizationheader uses the token generated in the previous step. - Secure Credentials: Critically, do NOT hardcode your
client_id,client_secret, ortenant_iddirectly in the workflow. Utilize a secure vault service (like HashiCorp Vault or GCP Secret Manager) and reference them securely within the relevant nodes.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "ed233586-2858-4641-a6b3-3f4173a99004",
"name": "Automate SharePoint Data Retrieval with OAuth 2.0",
"nodes": 17,
"category": "DevOps",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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