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title: "Copy files"
slug: "copy-files"
description: "Learn how to copy files in Document360 Drive, creating independent duplicates for reuse, variations, and safe reorganizing within your project."
updated: 2026-09-28T09:00:55Z
published: 2026-09-28T09:00:55Z
canonical: "docs.document360.com/copy-files"
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# Copy files

Copying a file in Document360 Drive creates a duplicate in a destination folder of your choice — similar to a copy-paste action. The copy is saved as an independent file with its own CDN URL, separate from the original.

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## Why copy files

You may need to copy a file when:

- **Reusing media across folders** — You want the same file available in multiple folder locations without moving the original.
- **Creating variations** — You need a base version of a file to edit or repurpose, while keeping the original intact.
- **Reorganizing without risk** — You want to place a file in a new structure before removing the original.

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## Before you begin

The destination folder must exist within the **same project**. Copying files across projects is not supported.

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## Copy a file

1. Open **Drive** () from your Document360 project.
2. Select one or more files you want to copy.
3. Click **Copy** in the top menu bar. The **Copy files** dialog appears.
4. Locate the destination folder, either by typing its name in the search bar or by browsing the folder list manually.
5. Click **Copy**.

The duplicate file appears in the destination folder with `Copy of` added as a prefix to the original file name.

![File actions in Drive - Copy.png](https://cdn.document360.io/860f9f88-412e-4570-8222-d5bf2f4b7dd1/Images/Documentation/image-1769777312164.png)

 NOTE

- The copied file gets a new CDN URL, independent of the original. If you link articles to this file, use the new URL from the copied file's location.
- You can't copy a file into the same folder it's already in — the destination must be a different folder. If the destination folder already contains a file with that name, Document360 automatically appends a number (for example, copying `Copy of File.png` into a folder that already has that name adds `Copy of File (1).png`), so nothing is overwritten.

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## Best practices

- **Rename after copying** — The "Copy of" prefix is a placeholder. Rename the file immediately to something meaningful so your Drive stays organized and files are easy to identify.
- **Use copy intentionally** — Every copy is a separate file that takes up storage. Avoid duplicating files unnecessarily; link to the original where possible instead.
- **Track your copies** — If you copy a file to update or replace it later, make a note of which articles reference the copy's URL so you can update them when needed.