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ActionMicrosoft OneDriveUpdated May 2026

How do I copy a OneDrive file?

Short answer: Drop the "Microsoft OneDriveCopy 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.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Source Item ID
itemId
stringRequiredSource Item ID
New Name
name
stringOptionalLeave empty to keep original name
Destination Folder ID
parentId
stringRequiredID 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.

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.
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Other Microsoft OneDrive actions.

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