Reset SharePoint unique permissions in Power Automate

Reset unique permissions on a SharePoint list item in Power Automate

When a SharePoint item or folder has unique permissions, you can reset it to inherit permissions from its parent using the SharePoint REST API in a Power Automate flow.

Use the HTTP action

Add a Send an HTTP request to SharePoint action and configure it like this:

  • Site Address: Your site URL
  • Method: POST
  • Uri: / _api/web/lists/getbytitle('@{item()?['FolderName']}')/items(@{item()?['ID']})/ResetRoleInheritance()

This call tells SharePoint to remove the item’s unique permissions and revert it back to the parent list or folder permission inheritance.

When to use it

  • After breaking inheritance to make an exception for a single item or folder
  • When you want to restore standard list permissions
  • When you need to automate permission cleanup in a flow

Example flow pattern

  1. Get the item or folder from the list.
  2. Use the item metadata to populate FolderName and ID.
  3. Call the ResetRoleInheritance() endpoint.

This is a reliable way to automate permission reset without relying on the SharePoint UI.