Move File Or Folder
Prerequisite Permissions: For Move File Or Folder step in OneDrive following permissions are required
| Permission type | Permission (from least to most privileged) |
|---|---|
| Delegated (work or school account) | Files.ReadWrite, Files.ReadWrite.All |
| Delegated (personal Microsoft account) | Files.ReadWrite, Files.ReadWrite.All |
Description
This step moves a file or folder from one OneDrive path to another. You provide the source path and the destination path. Use this step in workflows that organize files after processing, route documents to team folders, or archive completed work.
Note:
- Support is provided for the Personal Drive, however, the displayed error message is not correct.
- When Rename value and non-existing Destination Folder Path is provided and Create Folder is No, then this step will execute successfully and rename the source item.
Reference: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/api/driveitem-move?view=graph-rest-1.0&tabs=http
Configurations
| No. | Field Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration: | ||
| 1 | Step Name | Name of the step. This name has to be unique in a single workflow. |
| Connection: | ||
| 2 | Client ID | Select the client ID for which you want to copy a file or folder. Note: This field is mandatory for personal accounts. |
| 3 | Checkbox: Accept value as variable/static | Leave checkbox unchecked to accept Refresh Token value from a field in the previous steps of the stream using a drop down list. Else enable checkbox for Refresh Token field to appear as Text box. |
| 4 | Refresh Token | Specify the Refresh Token provided by authorization grant flow. The data type is String. This field is mandatory. |
| 5 | Button: Test Connection | Verifies whether the connection is established or not. |
| Input Tab | ||
| Input Fields: | ||
| 1 | Source File Or Folder ID/Path | Provide OneDrive source file or folder path or id to move file or folder in destination. The data type is String. This field is mandatory. |
| 2 | Destination Folder ID/Path | Specify the OneDrive folder path or id to move file or folder. The data type is String. This field is mandatory. To specify OneDrive Path: For example, OneDrive path == https://organization-my.sharepoint.com/personal/xyz/Documents/demofolder/File.xlsx Provide == demofolder/File.xlsx |
| 3 | Create Folder (if not exists) | Specify the allowed values to perform the action. Default value: Yes/No. The data type is String. To specify OneDrive Path to create folder: For example, OneDrive path == https://organization-my.sharepoint.com/personal/xyz/Documents/abc To create root folder == Documents/newfolder To create inner folder == abc/newfolder |
| 4 | File Or Folder Name After Move (Rename) | Specify the name to rename the file or folder in destination location. The data type is String. |
| 5 | If File Or Folder Exists On OneDrive Path | Specify from allowed values: AutoRename, Overwrite, ThrowException The data type is String. |
| Output Tab: | ||
| Output Fields: | ||
| 1 | Output File Or Folder ID | Provide output field name. Default value: OutputFileOrFolderID |
| 2 | Output File Or Folder Path | Provide output field name. Default value: OutputFileOrFolderPath |
Known Issues
Sometimes, you may see a temporary error related to the internet connectivity and network issues. The issue arises when the hostname is unresolved and the local server does not receive a response from an authoritative server. For example, you may see any of the following messages:
- login.microsoftonline.com. OR
- This is usually a temporary error during hostname resolution and means that the local server did not receive a response from an authoritative server (login.microsoftonline.com)