Get parent folder ID (Free)

This activity returns the list item ID of the parent folder of an item.

Get parent folder ID activity storing the parent folder list item ID in a workflow variable

SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase#

Get parent folder ID from this item and store in variable.

Parameters#

Parameter	Description
this item	The current item

If the parent folder is the root, the activity returns 0.

Updated on June 17, 2026