Can I run Power Automate desktop flows in an AWS environment?

Based on the information available, there appears to be some compatibility challenges when connecting Power Automate to AWS services.

While you can potentially run Power Automate desktop flows in an AWS environment by setting up a Windows virtual machine (such as an EC2 instance) that meets the system requirements for Power Automate Desktop, there are known integration issues between Power Automate and AWS services, particularly with authentication mechanisms.

For example, when connecting Power Automate to AWS SFTP services, users have encountered HMAC algorithm compatibility issues. This suggests that while you might be able to install and run Power Automate Desktop on an AWS virtual machine, you may face challenges with certain integrations between the two platforms.

If you're experiencing issues with your PC specifications, using an AWS EC2 instance with appropriate specifications could potentially resolve those hardware limitations. However, you would need to ensure the instance meets Microsoft's requirements for Power Automate Desktop.

Regarding cost estimates for running Power Automate on AWS for 30 minutes per day, this would depend on several factors:

1. The EC2 instance type you choose
2. The region where you deploy the instance
3. Whether you use on-demand or reserved instances
4. Additional costs for storage and data transfer

Without specific requirements for the virtual machine specifications, it's not possible to provide an accurate cost estimate. You would need to use the AWS Pricing Calculator to determine costs based on your specific needs.

Additionally, remember that you would still need the appropriate Power Automate licensing from Microsoft, separate from any AWS costs.
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Trying to connect Power Automate to Amazon Web Service is returning this error "Details: Server HMAC algorithm not found " | AWS re:Post