Endpoint Move or rename item (File or Folder)
Name
move_rename_item
Description
Move or rename an item (File or Folder) to a different location in the same drive or another drive
Parameters
Parameter | Required | Options | ||||||||||||||
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Name:
Label: Operation |
YES |
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Name:
Label: Source Drive Id Specify a drive |
YES | |||||||||||||||
Name:
Label: Source File or Folder Id you like to move or rename Specify an item Id you like to move or rename |
YES | |||||||||||||||
Name:
Label: Default Group or User Id (additional Scopes needed to list - If fails enter manually) To list all users and groups from your organizations you need additional scopes. See connection UI - Choose User.Read.All and Group.Read.All Scopes and regenerate token. You can manually type value too if you know Group or User Id. Format is /users/{id} OR /groups/{id} |
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Name:
Label: Target Drive Id (Select if different than source DriveId) Specify a drive |
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Name:
Label: Target Folder Id (e.g. 01R65Qxxxxxxx123 -OR- root) - Max 200 items listed Specify a target folder where item should move after move or rename operation. If you are doing inplace rename and not doing move after rename then keep it blank |
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Name:
Label: Target Item Name (Optional for Move - e.g. Myfile.pdf or MyFolder) Specify target item name you like to give after move or rename operation. If its move operation and you like to keep same item name as source then keep this blank. |
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Name:
Label: Source Search Type (For UI Only - Default=Recursive - i.e. Blank) If you do not wish to see files from child folders then use Non-Recursive option. Recursive option has certain limitations (e.g. Only indexed files will appear so it takes time to show up in the list). If you do not see some files listed in the output then use Non-Recursive option (must specify Parent Folder Path in SearchPath property). |
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Name:
Label: Source Search Folder (For UI Only - Helps to narrow down File Selection DropDown) - Max 200 Listed This parameter is only for UI. Select this to narrow down File List Dropdown. Select Search Folder first and then select File List dropdown to see new File list (found under this selected folder). |
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Name:
Label: Target Search Type (For UI Only - Default=Recursive - i.e. Blank) If you do not wish to see files from child folders then use Non-Recursive option. Recursive option has certain limitations (e.g. Only indexed files will appear so it takes time to show up in the list). If you do not see some files listed in the output then use Non-Recursive option (must specify Parent Folder Path in SearchPath property). |
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Name:
Label: Target Search Folder (For UI Only - Helps to narrow down File Selection DropDown) - Max 200 Listed This parameter is only for UI. Select this to narrow down File List Dropdown. Select Search Folder first and then select File List dropdown to see new File list (found under this selected folder). |
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Name:
Label: Prefer Async Operation (Enable if you get error) |
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Output Columns
Label | Data Type (SSIS) | Data Type (SQL) | Length | Description |
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id |
DT_WSTR
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nvarchar(500)
|
500 | |
name |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(150)
|
150 | |
size |
DT_I8
|
bigint
|
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createdDateTime |
DT_DBTIMESTAMP
|
datetime
|
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lastModifiedDateTime |
DT_DBTIMESTAMP
|
datetime
|
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webUrl |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(1500)
|
1500 | |
webUrlPath |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(1500)
|
1500 | |
createdBy_user_id |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(200)
|
200 | |
createdBy_user_email |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(150)
|
150 | |
createdBy_user_displayName |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(100)
|
100 | |
createdBy_application_id |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(200)
|
200 | |
createdBy_application_displayName |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(100)
|
100 | |
lastModifiedBy_user_id |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(200)
|
200 | |
lastModifiedBy_user_email |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(150)
|
150 | |
lastModifiedBy_user_displayName |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(150)
|
150 | |
lastModifiedBy_application_id |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(200)
|
200 | |
lastModifiedBy_application_displayName |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(150)
|
150 | |
parentReference_id |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(200)
|
200 | |
parentReference_driveId |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(400)
|
400 | |
parentReference_driveType |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(100)
|
100 | |
parentReference_name |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(200)
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200 | This is only returned when calling lookup or /children call (e.g. /items/root:/[folder-name] OR /items/[item-id] ) |
parentReference_siteId |
DT_WSTR
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nvarchar(200)
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200 | |
parentReference_path |
DT_WSTR
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nvarchar(1000)
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1000 | This is only returned when calling lookup or /children call (e.g. /items/root:/[folder-name] OR /items/[item-id] ) |
fileSystemInfo_createdDateTime |
DT_DBTIMESTAMP
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datetime
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fileSystemInfo_lastModifiedDateTime |
DT_DBTIMESTAMP
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datetime
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folder_childCount |
DT_I8
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bigint
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file_mimeType |
DT_WSTR
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nvarchar(300)
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300 | |
file_quickXorHash |
DT_WSTR
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nvarchar(200)
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200 | |
file_sha1Hash |
DT_WSTR
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nvarchar(200)
|
200 | |
file_sha256Hash |
DT_WSTR
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nvarchar(200)
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200 | |
shared_scope |
DT_WSTR
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nvarchar(100)
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100 | |
remoteItem_parentReference_id |
DT_WSTR
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nvarchar(200)
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200 | |
remoteItem_parentReference_driveId |
DT_WSTR
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nvarchar(400)
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400 | |
remoteItem_parentReference_driveType |
DT_WSTR
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nvarchar(100)
|
100 | |
remoteItem_parentReference_name |
DT_WSTR
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nvarchar(200)
|
200 | |
remoteItem_parentReference_siteId |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(200)
|
200 | |
remoteItem_parentReference_path |
DT_WSTR
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nvarchar(1000)
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1000 | |
remoteItem_shared_scope |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(100)
|
100 | |
remoteItem_shared_sharedDateTime |
DT_DBTIMESTAMP
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datetime
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remoteItem_sharedBy_user_id |
DT_WSTR
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nvarchar(200)
|
200 | |
remoteItem_sharedBy_user_email |
DT_WSTR
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nvarchar(150)
|
150 | |
remoteItem_sharedBy_user_displayName |
DT_WSTR
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nvarchar(150)
|
150 | |
remoteItem_sharepointIds_listId |
DT_WSTR
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nvarchar(200)
|
200 | |
remoteItem_sharepointIds_listItemId |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(200)
|
200 | |
remoteItem_sharepointIds_listItemUniqueId |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(200)
|
200 | |
remoteItem_sharepointIds_siteId |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(200)
|
200 | |
remoteItem_sharepointIds_siteUrl |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(200)
|
200 | |
remoteItem_sharepointIds_tenantId |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(200)
|
200 | |
remoteItem_sharepointIds_webId |
DT_WSTR
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nvarchar(200)
|
200 | |
id_path |
DT_WSTR
|
nvarchar(200)
|
200 |
Input Columns
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There are no Static columns defined for this endpoint. This endpoint detects columns dynamically at runtime. |
Examples
SSIS
Use OneDrive Connector in API Source or in API Destination SSIS Data Flow components to read or write data.
API Source
Required Parameters | |
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Operation | Fill-in the parameter... |
Source Drive Id | Fill-in the parameter... |
Source File or Folder Id you like to move or rename | Fill-in the parameter... |
Optional Parameters | |
Default Group or User Id (additional Scopes needed to list - If fails enter manually) | |
Target Drive Id (Select if different than source DriveId) | |
Target Folder Id (e.g. 01R65Qxxxxxxx123 -OR- root) - Max 200 items listed | |
Target Item Name (Optional for Move - e.g. Myfile.pdf or MyFolder) | |
Source Search Type (For UI Only - Default=Recursive - i.e. Blank) | |
Source Search Folder (For UI Only - Helps to narrow down File Selection DropDown) - Max 200 Listed | |
Target Search Type (For UI Only - Default=Recursive - i.e. Blank) | |
Target Search Folder (For UI Only - Helps to narrow down File Selection DropDown) - Max 200 Listed | |
Prefer Async Operation (Enable if you get error) |

API Destination
Required Parameters | |
---|---|
Operation | Fill-in the parameter... |
Source Drive Id | Fill-in the parameter... |
Source File or Folder Id you like to move or rename | Fill-in the parameter... |
Optional Parameters | |
Default Group or User Id (additional Scopes needed to list - If fails enter manually) | |
Target Drive Id (Select if different than source DriveId) | |
Target Folder Id (e.g. 01R65Qxxxxxxx123 -OR- root) - Max 200 items listed | |
Target Item Name (Optional for Move - e.g. Myfile.pdf or MyFolder) | |
Source Search Type (For UI Only - Default=Recursive - i.e. Blank) | |
Source Search Folder (For UI Only - Helps to narrow down File Selection DropDown) - Max 200 Listed | |
Target Search Type (For UI Only - Default=Recursive - i.e. Blank) | |
Target Search Folder (For UI Only - Helps to narrow down File Selection DropDown) - Max 200 Listed | |
Prefer Async Operation (Enable if you get error) |

ODBC application
Use these SQL queries in your ODBC application data source:
Move a File or Folder in OneDrive
This example shows how to move a file or folder to a different location in OneDrive. It also shows how to use Placeholder Functions to name file daynamically. For example to add timestamp it uses <<yyyy-MM-dd-HH-mm-ss-fff,FUN_NOW>>
SELECT * FROM move_rename_item
WITH(
--Source Drive
DriveId='me'
--OR--
--DriveId='b!7HBaTtrbekqMYJQ-OqV5Q3hrcOIQoyhGiAoWjqWFenIlIJ-Us7DMQ6jvyrsWMJPx'
--Source Item
--Item Id (File or Folder) you like to move or rename
, ItemId='01R65QTTRARZ42C4BN6FF2WOH3AONX4GUW'
--Target Drive Id (Optional): Only needed if moving file to a different Drive (e.g. another User's drive)
--, TargetDriveId='me'
--OR
--, TargetDriveId='b!0zqXLXXJh0uxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx'
--Target Folder
, TargetFolderId='01R65QTTTBPH6V2AP36VD33CYYDXJSNHLN'
--OR (for moving to root)
--, TargetFolderId='root'
--Target Item Name (New Name) after Move (Optional) - If you do not wish to change name after Move then do not supply below
--, TargetItemName='new_file_name_<<yyyy-MM-dd-HH-mm-ss-fff,FUN_NOW>>.pdf'
--Uncomment Below if you get error. Usually needed for large file or cross site operations
--, Prefer='respond-async'
)
Rename a File or Folder in OneDrive
This example shows how to rename a file or folder and you can also move to a different location in OneDrive.. It also shows how to use Placeholder Functions to name file daynamically. For example to add timestamp it uses <<yyyy-MM-dd-HH-mm-ss-fff,FUN_NOW>>
SELECT * FROM move_rename_item
WITH(
--Source Drive
DriveId='me'
--OR--
--DriveId='b!7HBaTtrbekqMYJQ-OqV5Q3hrcOIQoyhGiAoWjqWFenIlIJ-Us7DMQ6jvyrsWMJPx'
--Source Item you like to rename or move
, ItemId='01R65QTTRARZ42C4BN6FF2WOH3AONX4GUW'
--Target Drive Id (Optional): Only needed if moving file to a different Drive (e.g. another User's drive)
--, TargetDriveId='me'
--OR
--, TargetDriveId='b!0zqXLXXJh0uxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx'
--Target Folder (Optional): If you are doing Rename and Move both in one action then supply new Folder Id too else keep it blank for just rename
--, TargetFolderId='01R65QTTTBPH6V2AP36VD33CYYDXJSNHLN'
--, TargetFolderId='root'
--Target Item Name (New name)
, TargetItemName='new_file_name_<<yyyy-MM-dd-HH-mm-ss-fff,FUN_NOW>>.pdf'
--Uncomment Below if you get error. Usually needed for large file or cross site operations
--, Prefer='respond-async'
)
SQL Server
Use these SQL queries in SQL Server after you create a data source in Data Gateway:
Move a File or Folder in OneDrive
This example shows how to move a file or folder to a different location in OneDrive. It also shows how to use Placeholder Functions to name file daynamically. For example to add timestamp it uses <<yyyy-MM-dd-HH-mm-ss-fff,FUN_NOW>>
DECLARE @MyQuery NVARCHAR(MAX) = 'SELECT * FROM move_rename_item
WITH(
--Source Drive
DriveId=''me''
--OR--
--DriveId=''b!7HBaTtrbekqMYJQ-OqV5Q3hrcOIQoyhGiAoWjqWFenIlIJ-Us7DMQ6jvyrsWMJPx''
--Source Item
--Item Id (File or Folder) you like to move or rename
, ItemId=''01R65QTTRARZ42C4BN6FF2WOH3AONX4GUW''
--Target Drive Id (Optional): Only needed if moving file to a different Drive (e.g. another User''s drive)
--, TargetDriveId=''me''
--OR
--, TargetDriveId=''b!0zqXLXXJh0uxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx''
--Target Folder
, TargetFolderId=''01R65QTTTBPH6V2AP36VD33CYYDXJSNHLN''
--OR (for moving to root)
--, TargetFolderId=''root''
--Target Item Name (New Name) after Move (Optional) - If you do not wish to change name after Move then do not supply below
--, TargetItemName=''new_file_name_<<yyyy-MM-dd-HH-mm-ss-fff,FUN_NOW>>.pdf''
--Uncomment Below if you get error. Usually needed for large file or cross site operations
--, Prefer=''respond-async''
)';
EXEC (@MyQuery) AT [LS_TO_ONEDRIVE_IN_GATEWAY];
Rename a File or Folder in OneDrive
This example shows how to rename a file or folder and you can also move to a different location in OneDrive.. It also shows how to use Placeholder Functions to name file daynamically. For example to add timestamp it uses <<yyyy-MM-dd-HH-mm-ss-fff,FUN_NOW>>
DECLARE @MyQuery NVARCHAR(MAX) = 'SELECT * FROM move_rename_item
WITH(
--Source Drive
DriveId=''me''
--OR--
--DriveId=''b!7HBaTtrbekqMYJQ-OqV5Q3hrcOIQoyhGiAoWjqWFenIlIJ-Us7DMQ6jvyrsWMJPx''
--Source Item you like to rename or move
, ItemId=''01R65QTTRARZ42C4BN6FF2WOH3AONX4GUW''
--Target Drive Id (Optional): Only needed if moving file to a different Drive (e.g. another User''s drive)
--, TargetDriveId=''me''
--OR
--, TargetDriveId=''b!0zqXLXXJh0uxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx''
--Target Folder (Optional): If you are doing Rename and Move both in one action then supply new Folder Id too else keep it blank for just rename
--, TargetFolderId=''01R65QTTTBPH6V2AP36VD33CYYDXJSNHLN''
--, TargetFolderId=''root''
--Target Item Name (New name)
, TargetItemName=''new_file_name_<<yyyy-MM-dd-HH-mm-ss-fff,FUN_NOW>>.pdf''
--Uncomment Below if you get error. Usually needed for large file or cross site operations
--, Prefer=''respond-async''
)';
EXEC (@MyQuery) AT [LS_TO_ONEDRIVE_IN_GATEWAY];