Dynamics 365 automotive accelerator portal not available in GIT link provided

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We are trying to setup Dynamics 365 automotive accelerator in one of our environments but post deployment of packages available in GIT link provided in documentation, we are unable to find portal in it.

We are referring below two links,

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/industry/accelerators/configure-auto-accelerator

https://github.com/microsoft/Industry-Accelerator-Automotive/releases

Please guide me installation and setup of Dynamics 365 automotive accelerator portal.

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Pre-deployment: Set Up a New Blank Portal

Sign in to Microsoft Power Apps:

Go to the Power Apps portal and sign in with your credentials.

Create a New Community Portal:

Select Create on the left pane.

Scroll down to Start from template, and select Community.

In the create portal window, enter a name for the portal and an address for the website.

Select a language from the drop-down list and click Create.

Update Settings for JavaScript and CSS Files:

Select the Settings (sprocket icon) in the upper-right corner and then select Advanced Settings.

In Settings, select Administration in the System area group.

Select System Settings.

On the General tab, in the Set blocked file extension for attachments section, remove the .js and .css file extensions.

Post-deployment: Configure Your Portal

Install the Automotive Accelerator:

Follow the instructions to install the Dynamics 365 automotive accelerator.

Update Portal Binding:

Select Apps in the left pane, locate the newly-created portal, and select the ellipses (…) to select Settings.

In Portal Settings, under Advanced Settings, select the Administration link.

In Portal Details, find Update Portal Binding.

Change Select Website Record to Automotive Portal and click Update.

Wait a few minutes for the website binding data to sync.

Restart Your Portal:

Open the Power Apps Portals admin center.

Select Portal Actions > Restart.

Additional Resources

For detailed videos and further guidance, you can refer to the official Microsoft documentation and resources:

Configure a Dynamics 365 automotive accelerator portal ¹

Dynamics 365 automotive accelerator overview ²

These resources provide comprehensive instructions and visual aids to help you through the configuration process.

If you have any specific questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

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Hi ,

Did you find any solution for this issue, if yes can you share the solution here as we are facing the same issue.

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Daivat Vartak (v-9d... 7,835 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

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Hello CU25100927-0,

You've correctly identified the core issue: the Dynamics 365 Automotive Accelerator packages from the GitHub repository primarily focus on the Dataverse model and related business logic, not the portal components.
Here's a breakdown of the situation and how to approach setting up the Automotive Accelerator portal:

Understanding the Automotive Accelerator Packages:

Dataverse Model and Business Logic: The packages you download from GitHub are designed to extend the Dataverse schema with automotive-specific entities, relationships, and business processes. They enhance the core Dynamics 365 platform.

No Portal Components Included: The GitHub packages do not include pre-built portal components or website templates. This is a crucial point.

Setting Up the Automotive Accelerator Portal:

Install the Accelerator Packages (You've Already Done This):

As you've mentioned, you've already deployed the packages from the GitHub repository. This is the foundation for the Automotive Accelerator.

Create a Power Pages Portal (Formerly Power Apps Portals):

You'll need to create a Power Pages portal separately. This is where you'll build the customer-facing website for your automotive scenarios.

Steps:

Go to the Power Pages maker portal (make.powerpages.microsoft.com).

Create a new portal.

Choose a suitable template or start from blank.

Customize the Power Pages Portal:

This is where the real work begins. You'll need to customize the Power Pages portal to integrate with the Automotive Accelerator data and functionality.

Key Customization Areas:

Dataverse Integration:

Use Power Pages' Dataverse integration capabilities to display and interact with the automotive-specific entities (e.g., Vehicles, Customers, Orders).

Forms and Views:

Create forms and views to allow customers to:

Browse vehicle inventory.

Schedule test drives.

Submit service requests.

Manage their customer profiles.

Authentication and Authorization:

Configure authentication and authorization to control access to portal features.

Business Logic:

Use Power Pages' Liquid templates and JavaScript to implement custom business logic.

Branding and Design:

Customize the portal's look and feel to match your organization's branding.

Leverage Accelerator Documentation and Examples:

While the GitHub packages don't include portal components, the Automotive Accelerator documentation and examples might provide guidance on how to use the data model in portal scenarios.

Focus on the Data Model: Use the documentation to understand the relationships and attributes of the automotive entities.

Important Considerations:

Power Pages Licensing: Power Pages has its own licensing requirements. Ensure you have the necessary licenses.

Development Effort: Building a fully functional Automotive Accelerator portal requires significant development effort.

Custom Development: You'll likely need to write custom code (Liquid, JavaScript) to implement the desired portal functionality.

Power Pages Knowledge: Having a good understanding of Power Pages is essential.

In summary:

The Dynamics 365 Automotive Accelerator packages provide the Dataverse data model and business logic.

You'll need to create a separate Power Pages portal to build the customer-facing website.

Customizing the Power Pages portal to integrate with the Automotive Accelerator data requires development effort.

The automotive accelerator is the data model, and the portal is the user interface to that data model.

I hope this clarifies the process.

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If you have further questions, please feel free to contact me.

My response was crafted with AI assistance and tailored to provide detailed and actionable guidance for your Microsoft Dynamics 365 query.

Regards,
Daivat Vartak

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