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Create Folder

Creates a new folder at the specified path in pCloud.

Common Properties​

  • Name - The custom name of the node.
  • Color - The custom color of the node.
  • Delay Before (sec) - Waits in seconds before executing the node.
  • Delay After (sec) - Waits in seconds after executing node.
  • Continue On Error - Automation will continue regardless of any error. The default value is false.
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If the ContinueOnError property is true, no error is caught when the project is executed, even if a Catch node is used.

Inputs​

  • Client Id - The client identifier returned from the Login node.
  • Path - The full path where the folder will be created (e.g., "/Documents/Reports" or "Projects/2024").

How It Works​

The Create Folder node creates a new folder at the specified location in pCloud. When executed, the node:

  1. Validates the Client Id
  2. Validates the path is not empty
  3. Normalizes the path by adding a leading "/" if needed
  4. Retrieves the authenticated pCloud client
  5. Creates the folder at the specified path
  6. Returns success when the folder is created

Requirements​

  • An active pCloud connection (Client Id from Login node)
  • Valid path format
  • Appropriate permissions in pCloud
  • The parent folder must exist (or use nested path creation)

Error Handling​

The node will return specific errors in the following cases:

  • Empty or invalid Client Id
  • Empty path
  • Invalid path format
  • Folder already exists at the specified path
  • Parent folder does not exist
  • Insufficient permissions
  • Network connectivity issues

Usage Notes​

  • Paths can be specified with or without a leading "/" (it will be added automatically)
  • Use "/" as the path separator
  • Parent folders must exist unless pCloud supports nested creation
  • Folder names are case-sensitive
  • Special characters in folder names may cause issues
  • The path "/" refers to the root directory

Path Format Examples​

The Path input accepts various formats:

  • "Documents" - Creates folder at /Documents
  • "/Projects/2024" - Creates folder at /Projects/2024
  • "Backups/Database" - Creates folder at /Backups/Database
  • "/" - Refers to root directory (will fail as root already exists)

Best Practices​

  • Create a logical folder structure for your automation
  • Use date-based folders for time-series data (e.g., "Reports/2024/January")
  • Verify parent folders exist before creating subfolders
  • Use consistent naming conventions
  • Handle errors when folders already exist
  • Document your folder structure for maintenance

Example: Create Project Folder​

Create a folder for a new project:

Inputs:

  • Client Id: (from Login node)
  • Path: "/Projects/WebsiteRedesign"

This creates a "WebsiteRedesign" folder inside the "Projects" folder.

Example: Create Date-Based Folder​

Create a folder organized by date:

Inputs:

  • Client Id: (from Login node)
  • Path: "/Backups/2024/January"

This creates a hierarchical structure for organizing backups.

Example: Automated Folder Structure​

Create an organized folder structure for automation:

  1. Login - Authenticate with pCloud
  2. Create Folder - Path: "/Automation"
  3. Create Folder - Path: "/Automation/Input"
  4. Create Folder - Path: "/Automation/Output"
  5. Create Folder - Path: "/Automation/Archive"

This creates a complete folder structure for file processing automation.

Common Automation Scenarios​

Document Organization:

  • Create folders by department, project, or category
  • Organize files before uploading
  • Maintain consistent folder structures across accounts

Automated Archiving:

  • Create date-based folders (daily, weekly, monthly)
  • Archive old files into organized structures
  • Separate current and historical data

Multi-Client Management:

  • Create folders for each client or customer
  • Organize deliverables by project
  • Maintain separate workspaces

Data Processing Pipelines:

  • Create input/output/error folders
  • Organize files by processing stage
  • Separate raw and processed data

Example: Dynamic Folder Creation​

Create folders based on current date:

  1. Get Date - Get current date
  2. Format Date - Format as "YYYY/MM"
  3. Create Folder - Path: /Reports/${formattedDate}

This automatically organizes reports by year and month.

Troubleshooting​

Folder Already Exists:

  • This is often not an error - the folder is ready to use
  • Consider using Continue On Error to proceed
  • Check if the folder exists before attempting to create it

Parent Folder Not Found:

  • Create parent folders first
  • Use a series of Create Folder nodes for nested structures
  • Verify the path is correct

Invalid Path:

  • Check for special characters
  • Ensure proper path separator (/)
  • Avoid trailing slashes except for root

Permission Denied:

  • Verify your pCloud account has sufficient permissions
  • Check if you're trying to create folders in restricted areas
  • Ensure the Login was successful