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title: "Rename a folder"
slug: "rename-a-folder"
description: "Learn how to rename folders in Drive for better organization, ensuring clarity and consistency without breaking file references."
updated: 2026-06-12T11:11:36Z
published: 2026-06-12T11:11:36Z
canonical: "docs.document360.com/rename-a-folder"
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# Rename a folder
You can rename any folder or subfolder in your Drive to keep your asset structure clear and up to date. Renaming a folder only changes its display name — the folder's slug and all file URLs within it remain unchanged, so no article references are broken.
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## Why rename a folder
A well-named folder structure makes it faster for contributors to find, upload, and organize assets. Renaming becomes necessary when:
- A category or section of your knowledge base has been renamed and you want the Drive to reflect it.
- A folder was created with a temporary or generic name (such as *New folder* or *Test*) and needs a permanent, descriptive one.
- Your team has adopted a new naming convention and existing folder names need to be brought in line.
- A folder's scope has changed — for example, it previously held assets for one product but now covers a broader range.
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## What changes and what doesn't
Before renaming a folder, it is important to understand what the rename affects.
| What changes | What stays the same |
|---|---|
| The folder's display name in the Drive and left navigation pane. | The folder's slug (URL identifier) — it is not updated when you rename. |
| How the folder appears to contributors browsing the Drive. | All file URLs within the folder — article image references remain intact. |
| The name shown in category-to-folder mapping panels. | Any existing category-to-folder mappings — they continue to work after a rename. |
:::(Info) ( NOTE)
System folders cannot be renamed. You can identify system folders by the shield icon next to their name in the Drive.
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## Rename a folder
To rename a folder or subfolder,
1. Click the **Drive** icon in the left navigation bar.
2. In the left navigation pane, locate the folder or subfolder you want to rename. Folders and subfolders are displayed in tree-view style.
3. Click the **More** icon next to the desired folder.
4. Click **Rename**.
5. Enter the new name and click **Rename**.
The folder is updated with the new name immediately across the Drive and left navigation pane.
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## Best practices
- **Mirror your category names.** Keeping Drive folder names consistent with your knowledge base categories and subcategories makes it easier for contributors to know where to upload assets without having to guess. When you rename a category, update the corresponding Drive folder name to match.
- **Use clear, descriptive names.** Avoid abbreviations or internal shorthand that only some contributors will understand. Prefer names like *Product screenshots — Onboarding* over *PS-ONB*.
- **Establish a naming convention early.** Agree on a standard format for folder names (for example, using hyphens, sentence case, or topic-based prefixes) before your Drive grows. Renaming dozens of folders later is time-consuming, even though it carries no technical risk.
- **Do not rely on the display name as a permanent identifier.** Since the slug does not update when you rename a folder, avoid using the folder name as a reference in external tools or documentation. Use the folder's location path instead.