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Overview
The Folder → Rename operation in the Microsoft SharePoint n8n node allows you to rename an existing folder within a specified SharePoint site. This is useful for maintaining organized folder structures, correcting naming errors, or updating folder names as project requirements change.
Common scenarios:
- Standardizing folder names across a team or department.
- Correcting typos or outdated folder names.
- Automating folder renaming as part of a larger workflow (e.g., after moving or archiving content).
Example:
You have a folder named "2023 Reports" and want to rename it to "Archived 2023 Reports" automatically when the year ends.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Site ID | The identifier or name of the SharePoint site where the folder resides. Options include predefined site IDs such as "Financial". |
| Item ID | The unique ID of the folder you wish to rename. |
| New Name | The new name you want to assign to the folder. |
Output
The output will be a JSON object representing the updated folder after renaming. The structure typically includes fields such as:
{
"id": "string",
"name": "string",
"webUrl": "string",
// ...other SharePoint folder metadata fields
}
id: The unique identifier of the folder.name: The new name of the folder.webUrl: The URL to access the folder in SharePoint.
No binary data is produced by this operation.
Dependencies
- External Service: Requires access to Microsoft SharePoint.
- Authentication: Needs valid OAuth2 credentials (
microsoftSharepointOAuth2Api) configured in n8n. - n8n Configuration: Ensure the Microsoft SharePoint node is properly set up with the necessary permissions to read and modify folders.
Troubleshooting
Common issues:
- Invalid Site ID or Item ID: If the provided Site ID or Item ID does not exist or is incorrect, the node will throw an error indicating that the resource could not be found.
- Insufficient Permissions: If the connected account lacks permission to rename folders, you may receive an authorization error.
- Empty New Name: If "New Name" is left blank, the API may reject the request or return an error.
Error messages and resolutions:
"Resource not found": Double-check the Site ID and Item ID values."Access denied": Verify that your OAuth2 credentials have sufficient permissions on the target SharePoint site."Invalid request body": Ensure that "New Name" is provided and valid.