Create a workflow to automatically create a sub folder structure in my document library when a new folder is created

Question

I am looking to build a new rule in one of my SharePoint sites whereby when an authorised user creates a new folder, a sub folder structure is automatically created underneath. This is so that the users do not have to manually copy the sub structure in to the new folder and will hopefully drive consistency in the site.

I understand that this is possible using Power Automate. I have found a 'method' in the flows which seems to do this which is called 'When an item is created' 'Copy folder'.

The bit I am struggling with is selecting the correct 'List name'. I don't have any lists in my site and I'm not sure why I need one to copy an already existing folder structure from the document libruary.

Can anyone confirm whether this is in fact the correct way to create this kind of automation and what I need to do in terms of specifying a list name.

Thanks

Answer 1

Dear James，

Sorry for the late reply and I'm following up on the thread with you. If you haven't got an answer from the Power Automate forum, you can try the following way to see and let us know the result.

For example, when the user create a new folder in Document Library 01, a new subfolder "subfolder of [new folder name]" will be created automatically.

You can create the flow as follows.

Result:

Sincerely,

Cliff | Microsoft Community Moderator

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Answer 2

Dear James，

Good day! Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community. We are happy to help you.

According to your description and screenshot, it seems that the list name you required to have in the flow, but you didn’t create any list in this site, please try to create a list in this site then to run the flow to check the process.

Besides, regarding your query on Power Automate flow. since our forum is focused on the question with office e365 products. Please understand that this query is outside of our support boundaries. For you to be assisted properly, please reach out to Power Automate community by visiting this Microsoft Power Automate Community - Power Platform Community.  I am sure that our experts from that team can address your query effectively and accurately. 

Meanwhile, we found some reference and hope it can give you some ideas:

Solved: Creating a Folder Structure based on Subject Line - Power Platform Community (microsoft.com)

Solved: Automatic creation of a structure in a new folder - Power Platform Community (microsoft.com)

MS Flow – Create new folder action - Power Platform Community (microsoft.com)

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Answer 3

Dear James，

Welcome to share any updates at your convenience if you need further help on this issue.

Best Regards,

Cliff