> ## Documentation Index
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# List Collections

List the collections for the connected account.

<Note>
  External Documentation

  To learn more, visit the [Microsoft Purview documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/purview/accountdataplane/collections/list-collections?view=rest-purview-accountdataplane-2019-11-01-preview\&tabs=HTTP).
</Note>

## Example Output

```json theme={"dark"}
{
	"value": [
		{
			"name": "mycollection1",
			"friendlyName": "Finance",
			"parentCollection": {
				"type": "CollectionReference",
				"referenceName": "accountName"
			},
			"collectionProvisioningState": "Succeeded"
		}
	]
}
```

## Workflow Library Example

[List Collections with Microsoft Purview and Send Results Via Email](https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/list-collections-with-microsoft-purview-and-send-results-via-email)

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  <div className="iframe-media">
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    Preview this Workflow on desktop
  </div>

  <iframe className="iframe" src="https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/list-collections-with-microsoft-purview-and-send-results-via-email/canvas" />
</div>