Make a copy of a folder in Google Drive: 5 methods

Copying a folder in Google Drive isn't straightforward due to the absence of a native single-click feature or a folder-level endpoint in the Google Drive API, which only supports individual file operations. Various methods can be employed to work around this limitation, including manual file-by-file copying for small tasks, using Drive for Desktop for maintaining folder hierarchies in larger one-off tasks, and Google Takeout for archival purposes, although it converts Google-native files to Office formats. Third-party tools like MultCloud, rclone, and Activepieces offer GUI options and cross-cloud transfers, while automation with platforms such as CodeWords is ideal for recurring operations, maintaining permissions, and integrating with other workflows without timeout restrictions, unlike Apps Script. CodeWords enables users to automate the process by describing specific operations, such as copying folders with their subfolders and permissions intact, and notifies users upon completion, supporting extensive integration with over 500 services.

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