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ActionMicrosoft OneDriveUpdated May 2026
How do I copy a OneDrive file?
Short answer: Drop the "Microsoft OneDrive → Copy OneDrive File" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.
Inputs
The fields this action accepts.
Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Source Item ID itemId | string | Required | Source Item ID |
New Name name | string | Optional | Leave empty to keep original name |
Destination Folder ID parentId | string | Required | ID of the destination folder |
Sample request
{"itemId": "{{trigger.itemId}}","name": "Copy of report.pdf","parentId": "{{trigger.parentId}}"}
Returns
{"id": "item_mic_456","success": true}
Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.
Triggered by
Apps that pair well as the trigger for Copy OneDrive File.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Copy OneDrive File.
What does the Copy OneDrive File action do in Microsoft OneDrive?
Copies a file to a different folder, optionally renaming. For "template-based document creation" — copy the template Doc/Excel/PPT to a new location with workflow-supplied name.
What inputs does Copy OneDrive File require?
Required: Source Item ID, Destination Folder ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Microsoft OneDrive returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Copy OneDrive File support batch operations?
Yes. Run Copy OneDrive File inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Microsoft OneDrive's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions
Other Microsoft OneDrive actions.
Action
Create OneDrive Folder
Creates a folder at a specified parent path. For client-onboarding workflows that auto-provision folder structures.
ActionCreate OneDrive Sharing Link
Generates a shareable URL with configurable scope (view/edit) and audience (anonymous/organisation/specific people). For "send the file to a customer" workflows.
ActionDelete OneDrive File
Removes a file (soft-deletes to Recycle Bin in most accounts). For cleanup workflows after processing or for "outdated content cleanup" maintenance.
ActionGet OneDrive File Metadata
Returns file metadata — size, MIME, parent path, last modified, sharing status. Use when you need file context without downloading.
ActionList OneDrive Files
Returns files and sub-folders in a specific folder. For batch-processing workflows or for inventorying folder contents.
ActionSearch OneDrive Files
Full-text and metadata search across files the user can see. For "find contracts mentioning X" or "all files modified by Y this week" workflows.
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