Easy Tech TutsHow to Get a Microsoft Forms ID Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Connecting a Microsoft Forms survey to Power Automate or another integration requires its unique Form ID, which is buried inside the sharing URL rather than displayed anywhere obvious. This guide shows how to isolate that ID string so you can plug it into your automation workflow.
01Open the sharing panel
Open your form and click Collect Responses in the upper-right corner.
02Get the full, unshortened link
Make sure the Shorten URL checkbox is unchecked so the complete address with all parameters is visible.
03Copy the full link
Click Copy Link to grab the complete URL to your clipboard.
04Locate the id= parameter
Paste the link into a text editor or your browser's address bar and find the text immediately following the id= parameter marker.
05Isolate and use the ID
Highlight the character string up to the next ampersand or end of line, copy it, and paste it into Power Automate or your target tool's Form ID field.
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I find the Form ID when I use the shortened link?
Shortened links compress the URL and hide the id= parameter, so you need the full, unshortened link to extract it.
What is the Form ID used for?
It's used to connect your form to automation tools like Power Automate or to reference it in custom integrations.
How do I expand a short forms.office.com link to find the ID?
Paste the short URL into your browser's address bar and let it resolve to the full address before copying the id= value.
Is the Form ID the same as the form's title?
No, it's a long alphanumeric string with no relation to the form's title, generated automatically by Microsoft.
Watch the full walkthrough
The same steps, demonstrated on screen from start to finish.
