Move a Nextcloud folder file by file

IT or operations teams that reorganize files in Nextcloud, especially when external storage has usage limits.

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What it does

An n8n workflow that moves a folder, with its files and subfolders, inside a Nextcloud instance. It finds every file and subfolder, recreates the folder structure in the target location, and then moves each file on its own. This helps when external storage has rate limits. The Nextcloud user needs access to both folders.

Use cases

01Reorganize a shared folder in Nextcloud
02Move files from external storage without hitting rate limits
03Keep the subfolder structure during the move

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Move a Nextcloud folder file by file.

What is Move a Nextcloud folder file by file used for?

IT or operations teams that reorganize files in Nextcloud, especially when external storage has usage limits. An n8n workflow that moves a folder, with its files and subfolders, inside a Nextcloud instance. It finds every file and subfolder, recreates the folder structure in the target location, and then moves each file on its own. This helps when external storage has rate limits. The Nextcloud user needs access to both folders.

How do I import Move a Nextcloud folder file by file into n8n?

Copy the workflow JSON from this page and paste it onto the n8n canvas with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. Then connect your credentials in each node.

Is Move a Nextcloud folder file by file safe to use?

It passed our automatic scan for credential theft, hidden instructions and risky install commands. Third party open source software. Sabemos AI does not maintain it. Check the code and permissions before you connect it to company data.

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