How to Copy a Folder in Google Drive (Easiest Way in 2024)

In this article, we will show you how to copy a Google Drive folder. Simply follow the steps below.

Can You Copy a Folder in Google Drive

You can’t directly copy a folder in Google Drive, but you can copy a folder by downloading it to your computer and then re-uploading it back to Google Drive. This creates a copy of the folder and its contents.

Copy Folder in Google Drive

To copy a folder in Google Drive, follow the process below.

1. Select the Folder

Navigate to the folder you want to copy in your Google Drive. Click on it to select it.

2. Click “Download”

In the context menu, select “Download.” For folders with huge file size, Google Drive will compress the folder into a ZIP file and download it to your computer.

3. Upload the Folder

Go back to Google Drive. Click on the “New” button in the upper left corner and select “Folder upload.”

4. Choose the Folder

A file explorer window will open. Go to Downloads folder, select the downloaded folder, and click “Upload.”

5. Monitor Upload Progress

You can monitor the upload progress in the lower right corner of Google Drive. Once the upload is complete, the copied folder will appear in your Drive.

We hope you now have a better understanding of how to copy a folder in Google Drive. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to copy files in Google Drive to another folder or our article on Google Drive copy folder structure.