# Folder Rename Action

The **Folder Rename Action** node renames an existing folder without changing its location.

Only the folder name is modified; the directory remains in the same parent path. The operation is performed on the host system where the stream is executed (client or server).

#### Input Parameters

**Folder Path**\
Full path and current name of the folder that should be renamed.

**New Folder Name**\
New folder name **without a path**.\
The folder will remain in the same directory.

<figure><img src="/files/fvVsYHEFLnJw7lG1TXtB" alt="" width="350"><figcaption><p>Folder Rename Action</p></figcaption></figure>

#### Behavior

* Renames a single folder
* Does not move the folder to another directory
* Keeps all contained files and subfolders unchanged
* Requires the source folder to exist
* Supports asynchronous execution

#### Typical Use Cases

* standardizing project directory names
* applying naming conventions after ingest
* renaming delivery packages
* correcting automatically generated folder names

#### Important Notes

* The directory location cannot be changed with this node (use [Folder Move Action](/helmut4-releases/helmut4-components/streamdesigner/nodes/actions/file-and-folder-22/folder-move-action.md) instead)
* If a folder with the new name already exists in the same directory, the node will fail
* The contents of the folder are not modified

#### Practical Tip

Use this node when only the naming convention needs to change.\
If the folder must also be relocated, combine this node with the [Folder Move Action](/helmut4-releases/helmut4-components/streamdesigner/nodes/actions/file-and-folder-22/folder-move-action.md) or move the folder directly.


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