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I've tried to search but didn't find, how would I move a folder in a document library to another folder in the same document library recursively?

What I know, I know the name of the folder which I want to move and I want the name of the folder to which I want to move, but all of this should happen recursively, as the folder which has to be moved contain subfolders and files.

Now there are multiple folders to move 100+, and i just need to know how i can do it for one, then i can do it in a loop for 100+

Maybe anyone has an example powershell script or give me the directions?

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  • You can map the library to external drive & just do cut-paste. Commented Jul 1, 2016 at 9:35
  • that is correct, but i have multiple folders, just for example i would like to know how to move one, if i can do that i can move 100. Commented Jul 1, 2016 at 9:43
  • Just check my answer below. I will update it with steps. Commented Jul 1, 2016 at 9:44
  • Your target document library is in same site collection or different? Are there any meta data involved? Are there any checked out documents as well to move? Commented Jul 1, 2016 at 11:34
  • Hey Shkipper, Is the link which I provided you in comment works for you? Commented Jul 6, 2016 at 5:51

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The old ‘Open Library in Explorer View’ option in SharePoint may get you out of trouble if the directory structure and number of files is fairly small. Simply use the Explorer View to open the SharePoint library up in a Windows Explorer window and then copy/paste or drag/drop into the Window and the magic will start to happen.

If you want to move folder structure to/from same library than you should check at least below article as there are many ways to do the same but the only option 5 can help you in your case.

How to bulk upload/copy a folder structure and files to SharePoint

To map your library as network drive, Kindly follow the steps mentioned in below article.

Using SharePoint Document Library as a Network Drive

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  • How does this help me? I still need the script to copy folders recursive to another folder, and i'm talking about 100+ . I'm not going to do it manually... Commented Jul 1, 2016 at 9:49
  • If you strongly insist for powershell script than please try this...sharepointdiary.com/2014/06/… Commented Jul 1, 2016 at 9:52
  • You should use same library as a destination with its folder name. Commented Jul 1, 2016 at 9:52
  • Did you get it working? Commented Jul 4, 2016 at 5:42
  • Did it helped you? Commented Jul 5, 2016 at 10:13

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