--- title: Copy Folder to Selected Users in Bulk in Google Drive description: "[https://www.youtube.com/embed/DoDRz0S0INA?feature=oembed&color=red&rel=0&controls=1&start=&end=&fs=0&iv_load_policy=0&autoplay=0&mute=0&modestbranding=0&cc_load_policy=1&playsinline=1](https://www.youtube.com/embed/DoDRz0S0INA?feature=oembed&color=red&rel=0&controls=1&start=&end=&fs=0&iv_load_policy=0&autoplay=0&mute=0&modestbranding=0&cc_load_policy=1&playsinline=1) GAT Flow allows [Google Workspace](https://workspace.google.com/) admins to onboard, offboard, or modify existing users/students in bulk and **add any given Folder** into their Google Drive Also, allows any selected group of users to have a copy of a specific folder…" url: "https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/tech-tips/gat-flow-copy-folder-to-selected-users-in-bulk/" updated: "2026-06-05" category: "Drive Audit & Management" tags: - GAT Flow --- # Copy Folder to Selected Users in Bulk in Google Drive [https://www.youtube.com/embed/DoDRz0S0INA?feature=oembed&color=red&rel=0&controls=1&start=&end=&fs=0&iv_load_policy=0&autoplay=0&mute=0&modestbranding=0&cc_load_policy=1&playsinline=1](https://www.youtube.com/embed/DoDRz0S0INA?feature=oembed&color=red&rel=0&controls=1&start=&end=&fs=0&iv_load_policy=0&autoplay=0&mute=0&modestbranding=0&cc_load_policy=1&playsinline=1) GAT Flow allows [Google Workspace](https://workspace.google.com/) admins to onboard, offboard, or modify existing users/students in bulk and **add any given Folder** into their Google Drive Also, allows any selected group of users to have a copy of a specific folder in bulk. ## Open GAT Flow Navigate to **GAT+ (1)> Flow (2)** ![GAT+ section that leads to Flow.](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Off6.png) ## Create Workflow Navigate to **Flow** → **Create workflow (1)** Within the Define Workflow Type section (2), enter the details as required: - **Name** – a name for the workflow (3) - **Type** – select Modify or Onboarding (4) - **Modify** - update existing users and add to specific Folder - Onboarding - create a new user account and add a copy of existing Folder to them - **Run immediately after approval**(5) - **Next** – click to proceed (6) ![Define Workflow Type section in Flow](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Folder1.png) ## Search for a User(s) At this step, search for the users, groups, or OU and add them to the workflow (1-3) - **Search for a user** – click and search for individual users - **Search for a group** – click and search for a group of users - **Search for an OU** – click and search for the OU of users When the users are selected click on **Next**(4). ![Search for a User section in Flow](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Folder2.png) ## Choose Actions Under the Choose Actions section (1), click on the + button (2) and Add action (3).  A pop-up menu with all the available actions will be displayed. ![Choose Actions section. ](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SendAs3.png) When selected a pop-up menu with different options will be displayed. Search for or select the actions you want to take. In this case **Copy folder to selected users.** !["Copy folder to selected users" action can be searchable and added to the workflow.](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Folder3.png) The selected action appears in the workflow. Double click on the action node to open the action’s configuration section. !["Copy folder to selected users" action node is added to the workflow. Double-click to open the node and configure the action. ](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Copy4.png) Configure the **Copy folder to selected users**action (1). Under the **Copy from** field (2), enter the email of the user, from whom you want to copy the folder. When the User is chosen select the Root folder from the User's MyDrive by searching for it (3) or selecting from the Drive Tree (4). ![Select the folder of the user that will be copied to others in bulk. ](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Folder4.png) When finished, click anywhere outside the action note to close it and select **Send Approval Request** to the Security Officer for review. After selecting **Send Approval Request** (1), a confirmation message will appear. **Confirm** to continue (2). !["Send Approval Request" and "Confirm" buttons are displayed. ](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Folder5.png) ## Security Officer Approval An email will be sent to the Security Officer. The Security officer will receive an email for the approval required. ![Notification email sent to Security Officer.](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Folder6.png) **Note:** If you have [pre-approved Flow](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/tech-tips/how-to-set-up-preapproval-acces-for-flow/) approved, the action will be set to run without approval required. The Security Officer can view all the actions to be taken and approve the request. ![Security Officer approval section. ](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Folder7.png) ## Result When the request is sent, the details can be seen in **Workflow ** ![Workflow results section in Flow. ](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Folder8.png) **The selected Folder will be copied and placed in each of the selected users' My Drive.** ## Related Posts - [How to Onboard Google Workspace users in bulk](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/tech-tips/how-to-onboard-google-workspace-users-in-bulk/) - [Bulk Add-Update-Remove Google User Accounts](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/tech-tips/bulk-add-update-remove-google-user-accounts/) - [How to Migrate Bulk Emails in Google Workspace](https://gatlabs.com/knowledge/tech-tips/how-to-migrate-bulk-emails-in-google-workspace-2/)