# Copy/Move List Item

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2013-workflow-platform/list-activities/copy-move-list-item/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2013-workflow-platform/list-activities/copy-move-list-item/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation
Updated: 2026-11-12


This activity copies or moves a list item to another list. The destination list can be on another site.

In SharePoint Designer, this action is in the **Virto List Activities** category.

## SharePoint Designer phrase

**Copy** **this item** in **this list** to **this list**, **Overwrite** existing items. Trigger create event **No**. Store resulting list item id in **item ID**.

## **Parameters**

Input parameters


| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Method | **Copy** or **Move**. |
| ItemID | ID of item which will be copied/moved. If the value field is empty, current item ID will be used. |
| Source list identifier | **Optional**. The list where item is placed. The value could be list name, GUID or list URL (the web site relative URL). If the value field is empty, current list will be used. |
| Destination list identifier | **Optional**. The list where item will be created. The value could be list name, GUID or list URL (the web site relative URL). If the value field is empty, current list will be used. |
| Overwrite | Whether to overwrite existing items. Default is **No**. |
| Trigger create event | **Optional**. **Yes** starts the workflows of the destination list that run when an item is created. Default is **No**. |
| SourceSiteUrl (Properties) | The URL of source web site. Use absolute web site URL. |
| DestinationSiteUrl (Properties) | The URL of destination web site. Use absolute web site URL. |
| IsImpersonate (Properties) | Ignore permissions of the user, which initiated workflow. Execute activity under the Application Pool identity. Default is **No**. |


Output parameters


| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| item ID | Returns the ID of the created item. |

Parameters marked *(Properties)* are not part of the action sentence: select the action in SharePoint Designer and click **Properties**.