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Applies to Product - Power Pages


What’s happening?
Customers are experiencing issues with renaming folder names in document libraries created on SharePoint sites.
 

Reason:
The underlying cause is related to the need for updating links associated with the document library when the folder names are changed. If the folder name is modified, the previous links become invalid, necessitating the retrieval of new links.
 

Resolution:
To change the folder name in a SharePoint document library, follow these steps:

  1. Access the SharePoint site and open the relevant document library.
  2. Select the file or folder you wish to rename.
  3. Click on the ellipsis (…) next to the name and select "Rename."
  4. Enter the desired new name and click "Save."
Additionally, if the folder name has been changed, ensure to update any shared links as follows:
  1. After renaming, access the document library again.
  2. Select the renamed file or folder.
  3. Click on the ellipsis (…) next to the name and select "Copy link."
  4. Share the new link with the relevant parties.
For further guidance, refer to the published information titled "Changing the name of files, folders, or links in a document library" available at Microsoft Support.