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Recursive Google Drive folder duplicator with permission preservation

Ready for 3.0

by Annie To · 727 views · created 2025-08-14 · File Management, Multimodal AI

Ready for 3.0. This template uses no nodes that n8n 3.0 removes. No removed nodes, versions or helpers found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.

Nodes used (6)

Google Drive

What it does

Google Drive Folder Duplicator This n8n workflow creates a complete recursive copy of any Google Drive folder, preserving the entire folder structure, all files, and sharing permissions. What It Does - Duplicates folders with unlimited nested subfolders - Copies all files maintaining original names and metadata - Preserves sharing permissions (users, groups, domains) - Creates identical folder hierarchy in target location How It Works 1. Initialize: Sets source/target folders and creates main destination folder 2. Recursive Processing: Scans each folder level, splits files from subfolders 3. File Handling: Copies files and applies original permissions 4. Folder Handling: Creates subfolders and applies original permissions 5. Self-Recursion: Calls itself for each subfolder to process unlimited nested levels Key Features - Unlimited Depth: Handles any number of nested folder levels - Permission Preservation: Maintains exact sharing settings Requirements Google Drive OAuth2 credentials with drive access

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