Sharepoint Document library - Cannot edit/update folder properties via the MS API

Question

I am trying to create folder in Sharepoint, via the MS API, and then add folder properties. I have no issues creating the folder but can't figure out how to add the properties to the new created folder. Hoping someone can point me in the right direction.

Answer 1

Hi @Sherry Friesen,

I'm glad to hear you solve the problem ,if you have any issue about SharePoint, you are welcome to raise a ticket in this forum.

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[Sharepoint Document library - Cannot edit/update folder properties via the MS API]

Issue Symptom:

Could create a folder in graph but unable to add the properties to the new created folder

Solution:

It's a permssison issue. We need at least Sites.ReadWrite.All permission to update the folder properties.

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Answer 2

Hi @Sherry Friesen, Per my test, you could use PATCH /sites/{site-id}/drive/items/{item-id} to update properties. Please refer to following document https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/graph/api/driveitem-update?view=graph-rest-1.0&tabs=http

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