How to Duplicate a Folder in Google Drive (Easiest Way in 2024)
In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to duplicate a Google Drive folder. Simply follow the steps below.
How to Duplicate a Google Drive Folder
Currently, Google Drive doesn’t allow you to directly duplicate a folder. To create a copy, you’ll need to download, extract, and re-upload it. Here’s how:
1. Locate the Folder You Want to Copy in Google Drive
Find the folder in Google Drive that you want to duplicate. Right-click on it or select it to bring up options.
Right-click on the selected folder and choose Download. Google Drive will start creating a .zip file of the folder for you to download.
3. Find and Open the Downloaded .zip File on Your Computer
Go to your computer’s Downloads folder or where the file was saved, and locate the downloaded .zip file.
4. Extract the Contents of the .zip File to Create a Folder
Right-click on the .zip file and select Extract or Unzip to create a standard folder with the contents of the original.
5. Go Back to Google Drive and Choose the Upload Location
Return to Google Drive and navigate to the location where you want to place the duplicated folder.
6. Use Google Drive’s Folder Upload Option to Add the Folder
Click on + New and select Folder upload. Choose the unzipped folder from your computer and begin the upload.
7. Confirm Your Duplicated Folder Has Uploaded Successfully
Once uploaded, verify that the folder appears in your Google Drive. Rename it if needed. Your folder is now successfully duplicated.
We hope you now know how to duplicate Google Drive folders. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how to change Google Drive folder location and how to get Google Drive folder ID.
