Power Pages is Microsoft's low-code platform for building secure, data-driven external websites, part of the Power Platform suite. Unlike a standard marketing website, Power Pages is designed for portals where external users, such as customers or partners, sign in to view and submit data connected to Dataverse or other business systems.
How Power Pages works
Power Pages sites are built using pre-designed templates and a visual design studio, then connected to Dataverse tables to display and capture data. Authentication options range from simple email sign-in to enterprise identity providers, controlling who can access the site and what data they can see based on security roles. Because the underlying data lives in Dataverse, information submitted through a Power Pages site is immediately available to internal teams using Dynamics 365 or Power Apps.
How UK businesses use Power Pages
- A membership organisation builds a self-service portal where members can update their contact details, renew their membership and view past invoices.
- A business creates a customer portal connected to Business Central via Dataverse, allowing customers to check order status and download invoices without contacting the office.
- A supplier onboarding team uses a Power Pages site for new suppliers to submit compliance documents and bank details securely, feeding directly into internal approval workflows.
- A field service business builds a customer-facing portal where clients can book and track service appointments, integrated with Dynamics 365 Field Service scheduling.
How Advantage builds Power Pages portals
Advantage designs and builds Power Pages portals connected to Business Central, Dynamics 365 and Dataverse, giving customers and partners self-service access to relevant information while keeping data secure and the internal systems of record fully synchronised.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Power Pages and a standard website builder?
Standard website builders are designed for marketing content. Power Pages is built specifically for secure, data-driven external websites that connect to Dataverse, allowing authenticated users to view and submit data, such as checking an order status or updating their details, directly against business records.
Can external users without a Microsoft account use a Power Pages site?
Yes. Power Pages supports several authentication options, including standard email and password sign-in, social logins and Azure Active Directory B2C, so external customers or partners without an internal Microsoft account can still sign in securely.
Can a Power Pages site connect to Business Central?
Yes. With the right integration in place, a Power Pages site can read and write data from Business Central through Dataverse or custom connectors, supporting scenarios such as a customer self-service portal showing order and invoice status.
