# Restore folder permissions inheritance

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-app/virto-workflows-for-office-365/sharepoint-permissions-processing/restore-folder-permissions-inheritance/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-app/virto-workflows-for-office-365/sharepoint-permissions-processing/restore-folder-permissions-inheritance/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation App
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity restores inheriting permission from parent for specified folder.

## **SharePoint Designer phrase**

Restore inheriting permissions on this folder in current list.

![SharePoint Designer phrase for the Restore folder permissions inheritance workflow activity](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/restore_folder_permissions_inheritance_1.png)

**Parameters**

Input parameters


| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| this folder | Folder path inside selected list/document library | Folder 001; Top Folder/Sub folder 1/sub folder2 |
| current list | Name or Url of chosen list. If the value field is empty,current list will be used. | Tasks; [%Workflow Context:List Name%] /Lists/ Tasks |
| siteUrl | The URL of a source SharePoint site. If the value field is empty, current sitewill be used. | https://contoso/SiteUrl; https://contoso/Sites/SiteUrl; [%Workflow Context:Current Site URL%]/subSite |


Example

![Workflow example configuring the Restore folder permissions inheritance activity with its input parameters](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/restore_folder_permissions_inheritance_2.png)