Google removed the native 'Make a Copy' button for folders. Here is how to batch-copy entire nested folder trees directly into your personal Drive using official APIs.
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📅 Updated 2026-10-09
How to Copy a Shared Google Drive Folder to My Drive (Even View-Only)
By SaveInDrive Engineering Team
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✓ Fact-Checked & Updated 2026-10-09
Google removed the native 'Make a Copy' button for folders. Here is how to batch-copy entire nested folder trees directly into your personal Drive using official APIs.
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Google removed the native 'Make a Copy' button for folders. Here is how to batch-copy entire nested folder trees directly into your personal Drive using official APIs.
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