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Create, Rename, and Move Files and Folders

The OpenCloud Android App makes it easy to manage your content. You can create new folders and files, rename items, and move them to different locations — all directly from your Android phone or tablet.

Creating Files and Folders​

Tap the “+” button in the bottom right corner.

Create new

Choose what you want to create from the menu:

Create a Folder​

  • Tap "New folder"
  • Enter a name for your folder
  • Tap "OK"
Create folder

Create a Document (Requires Collabora)​

If Collabora Online is enabled in your OpenCloud instance:

  • Tap "New document"
  • Choose the document type (text, spreadsheet, presentation)
  • Enter a filename and confirm
Choose file type

The document will open in a built-in browser window using Collabora for editing.

Open Collabora Edit Collabora

Rename Files or Folders​

To rename a file or folder in the OpenCloud Android App:

  • Tap the "three dots (...)" next to the item you want to rename
Click on the three dots menu
  • Select "Rename" from the menu
Select rename
  • Enter the new name for the file or folder
Enter the new name
  • Tap "OK"to apply the changes
Tap OK New applied name

The new name will be saved immediately.

Move Files or Folders​

To move a file or folder in the OpenCloud Android App:

  • Tap the "three dots (...)" next to the file or folder you want to move
Select the three dot menu
  • Select "Move" or "Copy" from the menu
Select move or copy

Navigate to the destination folder Tap "Move here" or "Copy here"

Select paste File is moved

The file or folder will now appear in the new location.