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# Aura Component Runtime Considerations for Flows

Aura components in running flows can behave differently than expected. Review Aura component behavior by distribution method before deployment.

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The flow runtime app that's used for some distribution methods doesn't include all the necessary resources from the Lightning Component framework. When a flow is run from Flow Builder or a direct flow URL (https://_yourDomain_.my.salesforce.com/flow/_MyFlowName_), `force` and `lightning` events aren’t handled.

To verify the behavior of your Aura components, test your flow in a way that handles `force` and `lightning` events, such as `force:showToast`. You can also add the appropriate event handlers directly to your component.

 
| Distribution Method | Handles `force` and `lightning` Events |
| --- | --- |
| Direct flow URL | No |
| Run and Debug buttons in Flow Builder | No |
| Run links on flow detail pages and list views | No |
| Web tab | No |
| Custom button or link | No |
| Lightning page | Yes |
| Experience Builder site page | Depends on the site. Aura sites can handle all flows. LWR sites have limitations, including not being able to run flows that use Aura components. |
| Flow action | Yes |
| Utility bar | Yes |
| `flow:interview` Visualforce component | No |
| `lightning:flow` Aura component | Depends on where you embed the component or whether your component includes the appropriate event handlers |