Clone Nested Folder Structures in Google Drive with Custom Naming

This workflow automates the replication of complex nested folder structures in Google Drive, applying custom naming conventions to the new copy. It processes folders level-by-level, creating only the directory hierarchy without copying files, which saves time and storage. Perfect for teams needing reusable templates for projects, clients, or campaigns.

Setup is straightforward: extract source and destination folder IDs from Google Drive URLs, edit three variables in the CONFIG node (source ID, destination ID, naming prefix), and connect your Google Drive OAuth credentials in n8n. The workflow uses HTTP requests to fetch folders and intelligently creates missing ones while skipping duplicates. For deeply nested structures, iterative runs handle progressive levels automatically.

Benefits include massive time savings for consultants, agencies, and project managers who repeatedly set up identical folder systems. Use cases span marketing teams templating client folders, HR organizing onboarding directories, or developers staging project repos. It generates a final report detailing creations, skips, and errors for transparency.

Pro tips: Store master templates in a 'Templates' folder; leverage the skip logic for safe re-runs; combine with file upload workflows for full project automation. Requires read access to source and write to destination.