# Copy/Move Folder

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2013-workflow-platform/list-activities/copy-move-folder/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2013-workflow-platform/list-activities/copy-move-folder/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity allows to copy/move a folder in other folder. Cross site copy is supported. SharePoint Designer phrase

![SharePoint Designer phrase for the Copy/Move Folder workflow activity in the Virto Workflow Activities Kit](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/copy_move_folder_1.png)

## **Parameters**

Input parameters


| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Method | Copy or Move | Copy(0), Move(1) |
| SourceUrl | The URL of the folder to be copied/moved. You can use absolute URL as well as web site relative URL. | [%Current Item: Encoded Absolute URL%]/Source Documents/folderhttps://contoso/SiteUrl/LibraryName/FolderName[%Workflow Context:Current Site URL%]/siteURL//Source Documents//Documents/ |
| DestinationUrl | The URL where the source folder will be copied/moved. You can use absolute URL as well as web site relative URL | https://contoso/SiteUrl/LibraryName/FolderName[%Workflow Context:Current Site URL%]/siteURL/Source Documents/Documents/ |
| SiteURL | The URL of a | [%Workflow Context:Current Site URL%]/ |
|  | SharePoint site. If the value field is empty, current site will beused. | https://contoso/SiteUrl/ |
| Overwrite | Overwrite a file if there is a file with the samename | Yes/No |
| OnlyContent | if it is yes, will be processed only the content of a folder will be processed | Yes/No |


Example

![Example of the Copy/Move Folder activity configured in a SharePoint Designer workflow](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/copy_move_folder_2.png)