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Rename File Or Folder

Prerequisite Permissions: Rename File Or Folder step in OneDrive following are the permissions needed.

Permission typePermission (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

One Drive: Rename File or Folder step renames a file or folder in OneDrive.

Note:

  • Support is provided for the Personal Drive, however, the displayed error message is not correct.
  • This step cannot be used for rename or update root folder (i.e. Documents).

Reference: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/api/driveitem-update?view=graph-rest-1.0&tabs=http

Configurations

No.Field NameDescription
Configuration:
1Step NameName of the step. This name has to be unique in a single workflow.
Connection:
2Client IDSelect the client ID for which you want to copy a file or folder.
Note: This field is mandatory for personal accounts.
3Checkbox: Accept value as variable/staticLeave 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.
4Refresh TokenSpecify the Refresh Token provided by authorization grant flow.
The data type is String. This field is mandatory.
5Button: Test ConnectionVerifies whether the connection is established or not.
Input Tab
Input Fields:
1File Or Folder ID/PathProvide OneDrive source file/folder path or id to rename 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
2New NameSpecify the new name for file or folder.
The data type is String. This field is mandatory.
3If File Or Folder Exists On OneDrive PathSpecify from allowed values: AutoRename, Overwrite, ThrowException.
Note: Overwrite only works with file.
The data type is String.
Output Field:
1Renamed Item NameSpecify the output field name.
Default: RenamedItemName

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)