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This wikiHow teaches you how to copy a Google Drive folder on a PC or Mac by making a copy of a file in a new folder on the Google Drive website, or copying a folder in the Backup and Sync app. synchronization). You can also use the Google Sheets extension to create a copy of a folder on your Google Drive account.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Copy files to the new folder

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   to exit the current folder and select the folder you want to create a duplicate folder inside.

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3. Click Download Backup & Sync.
4. Click Download (Download) under "Personal".
5. Click Agree & Continue (Accept & continue).

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   to open a new spreadsheet.

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   Click Add-ons (Add-ons). This option is in the menu at the top of the page.

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   Click Get Add-ons (Get add-ons).

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   Import copy folder go to the search bar and press ↵ Enter.

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    Click + Free (Free) next to "Copy Folder" utility. This app has a dark green icon with two light blue folders.

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    Click Allow (Allowed) to install add-ons on Google Sheet documents.

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    Click Add-ons in the menu at the top of the page.

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    Choose Copy Folder to connect to your Google Drive account.

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    Click Select a folder (Select a folder).

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    Click Select a file (Select file). This is the option you need to click even though we are selecting the directory.

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    Select the folder you want to copy.

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    Click Copy. The folder will appear on the Google sheet once it's copied.
    • You can add a prefix or suffix before or after the copied folder name to distinguish it from the root.

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    Go to Google Drive. Go to https://drive.google.com in a new browser tab, the copied folder will appear here. advertisement