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Interact with WebDAV servers for file operations

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File → Move Resource

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Overview

This node enables interaction with WebDAV servers to perform various file operations, specifically including moving files or directories on the server. The "Move Resource" operation allows users to relocate a file or folder from one path to another within the same WebDAV server.

Common scenarios for this node include:

  • Organizing files by moving them into different folders.
  • Renaming files or directories by moving them to a new path with a different name.
  • Automating file management workflows where files need to be relocated after processing.

For example, you might move a processed report from a temporary upload folder to a final archive directory on your WebDAV server.

Properties

Name Meaning
Source Path The current path of the file or folder to move. Must start with "/". Spaces and special characters are automatically encoded.
Destination Path The new path where the resource will be moved. Must start with "/". Spaces and special characters are automatically encoded.
Overwrite Boolean option indicating whether to overwrite the destination if it already exists (true or false).

Output

The node outputs JSON data describing the result of the move operation for each input item:

  • success: Boolean indicating if the move was successful (HTTP status code 2xx).
  • statusCode: HTTP status code returned by the WebDAV server.
  • sourcePath: The original path of the resource before moving.
  • destinationPath: The target path where the resource was moved.

No binary data is output by this operation.

Example output JSON:

{
  "success": true,
  "statusCode": 201,
  "sourcePath": "/path/to/source",
  "destinationPath": "/path/to/destination"
}

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential configured with the WebDAV server's base URL and authentication details.
  • The base URL must include the protocol (http:// or https://) and be correctly set in the credentials.
  • The node uses HTTP methods defined by the WebDAV protocol, such as MOVE.
  • Network access to the WebDAV server must be available from the n8n instance.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid Base URL: If the base URL in credentials is missing or does not start with http:// or https://, the node will throw an error. Ensure the URL includes the protocol and points to the correct WebDAV endpoint.
  • Absolute URLs in paths: Paths must be server-relative starting with "/". Using absolute URLs in source or destination paths will cause errors.
  • Cross-server moves: The destination must be on the same server as the base URL. Moving resources across different servers is not supported and will throw an error.
  • Connection issues: Errors like "Host not found", "Connection refused", or "Connection timed out" indicate network or server availability problems.
  • Overwrite conflicts: If overwrite is false and the destination exists, the move may fail with a conflict error.
  • Permission errors: Insufficient permissions on the WebDAV server can cause HTTP errors; verify user rights for move operations.

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