Recursive Google Drive Folder Duplicator with Permission Preservation

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