Can you duplicate a folder in Google Drive?

Google Drive lacks a native feature for duplicating entire folders, including their subfolders, files, and permissions, a limitation that has frustrated its over 2 billion users. To replicate a folder's structure, users must resort to manual copying of individual files, use third-party tools, write Google Apps Script, or employ an automation platform like CodeWords. Google Drive's architectural choice to treat folders as metadata tags rather than traditional directories complicates the process, making manual duplication impractical for large structures. While Apps Script can automate this task, it has limitations, including execution time constraints and lack of permission copying. CodeWords offers a comprehensive solution by automating folder duplication with error handling, permission preservation, and integration with other services, making it suitable for repeatable processes like client onboarding or project management. Despite the demand, Google has not announced plans to introduce a native folder duplication feature, leaving users reliant on these workarounds to maintain their workflow efficiency.

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