📁 Recursive Google Drive folder duplicator with permission preservation
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Description
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
- Initialize: Sets source/target folders and creates main destination folder
- Recursive Processing: Scans each folder level, splits files from subfolders
- File Handling: Copies files and applies original permissions
- Folder Handling: Creates subfolders and applies original permissions
- 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
🔗 Nodes Used
Google Drive, Execute Sub-workflow, Filter
📥 Import
Download workflow.json and import into n8n:
Workflow menu → Import from File