# Box - Copy file or folder action
The Copy file or folder action copies a file or folder to a target folder in Box.
# Input
| Input field | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | Choose whether to copy a file or folder. Defaults to file. |
| File or folder | Select the file or folder you plan to copy. |
| Destination folder | Select the target folder where the copied item is placed. |
| File name | Enter a new name for the copied file or folder. If blank, the copy keeps the original name. Include the extension, such new_file_copy.txt. |
| File version ID | Provide the version ID of the file to copy. Defaults to the latest version. |
# Output
| Output field | Description |
|---|---|
| ID | ID of the copied file or folder. |
| Name | Name of the copied file or folder. |
| Type | Object type, such as file or folder. |
| Description | Description of the copied file or folder. |
| Size | Size of the copied file. |
| Shared link | Shared link details for the copied file or folder. |
| Created at | Timestamp when the copied item was created. |
| Modified at | Timestamp when the copied item was last modified. |
| Trashed at | Timestamp when the copied item was moved to trash. |
| Purged at | Timestamp when the copied item was permanently deleted. |
| Content created at | Timestamp when the file content was created. |
| Content modified at | Timestamp when the file content was last modified. |
| Sequence ID | Position of this object in the folder hierarchy. |
| Etag | Entity tag identifying the version of the object. |
| Sha 1 | SHA-1 hash value of the file. |
| Parent | Parent folder details of the copied item. |
| Path | Path of the copied file or folder. |
| Path collection | Collection of all folder paths containing the copied item. |
| Created by | User who created the copied item. |
| Modified by | User who last modified the copied item. |
| Owned by | User who owns the copied item. |
| Item status | Status of the copied item, such as active. |
| File version | Version details of the copied file. |
Last updated: 10/3/2025, 8:10:59 PM