# Folder Move Action

The **Folder Move Action** node moves a folder from a source location to a destination location.

Unlike a copy operation, the original folder is removed from the source path after the move completes successfully. The node supports conflict-handling rules in case the destination folder already exists.

The operation is executed on the host system running the stream (client or server).

#### Input Parameters

**Folder Path**\
Path and name of the source folder to be moved.

**New Folder Path**\
Destination path and name of the moved folder.

**If New Folder Exists**\
Defines how the node behaves if the destination folder already exists:

* **FAIL** — stop the node with an error
* **SKIP** — keep the existing destination folder and do nothing
* **DELETE\_EXISTING** — delete the destination folder before moving
* **RENAME\_EXISTING** — rename the existing destination folder before moving
* **INCREMENT\_NAME** — move the folder using an incremented destination name

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#### Behavior

* Moves the folder including all files and subfolders
* Removes the folder from the source location after a successful move
* Applies the configured conflict rule if necessary
* Supports asynchronous execution

#### Typical Use Cases

* archiving completed projects
* moving deliveries into playout directories
* relocating working directories after processing
* organizing watchfolder outputs

#### Important Note

Using **DELETE\_EXISTING** permanently removes the destination folder and its contents before moving the source folder. Use this option carefully.

#### Practical Tip

If you want to ensure the destination folder name is always unique (instead of overwriting or skipping), combine this node with the [Folder Increment Name Action](https://docs.helmut.de/helmut4-releases/helmut4-components/streamdesigner/nodes/actions/file-and-folder-22/folder-increment-name-action) to generate a safe destination path first.