Create Multiple Folders and Subfolders in Power Automate
Generate parent and child folders in one repeatable workflow. This page gives you a Flow-compatible hierarchy system with clear steps and validation rules.
Manual Power Automate folder setup slows execution
Teams lose time rebuilding the same structure for every cycle. Naming drift and missed subfolders create rework during handoff.
Use one repeatable Power Automate folder blueprint
Prepare folder paths before wiring the create-folder flow actions. You end with a clean hierarchy that is easier to reuse across clients and projects.
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See this power automate workflow in action
Define your structure, preview the hierarchy in real time, and generate your folder tree in one run.
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Create Multiple Folders and Subfolders in Power Automate
Use one source list, validate it, and generate a clean hierarchy.
Step 1: Define Power Automate paths
Capture folder names in one path list for the create multiple folders and subfolders workflow.
Step 2: Validate hierarchy and naming
Review parent and child paths, remove naming collisions, and confirm consistent depth before generation.
Step 3: Generate and deploy
Generate the full folder tree, then apply it to Power Automate using your preferred sync or automation process.
Operational notes
Platform execution guardrails
Keep these implementation notes in your runbook to avoid rework.
Best input format
CSV or plain-text path list
Recommended depth
3 to 4 levels for shared-team readability
Power Automate note
Use stable folder names so flow conditions stay predictable.
FAQ
Create Multiple Folders and Subfolders in Power Automate: common questions
Yes. You can build the structure visually, validate it, and then apply the generated tree to Power Automate workflows.
Keep one canonical path list, avoid special characters, and validate nested structure before deployment.
Yes. Save the structure as your default template so each new Power Automate project starts with the same folder standard.
Ready to run this Power Automate folder workflow?
Generate the full structure in minutes, then deploy with your Power Automate process.
Start with Bulk Folder Generator. If your setup is a little different, check Create Folders From Excel List (Power Automate) and Create Folders From Csv List (Power Automate) in the workflows hub.