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Folder ID uniqueness across accounts

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    cbetta

    Yes, they are globally unique. I am not sure if we have any explicit documentation on this except for that they are.

    The only times when a folder ID changes is when a folder is copied This generated a new folder with a new ID. Transferring a folder to another user as part of a user deprovisioning process might also create a new ID, I am not too sure about that.

    Moving a folder, renaming a folder, or even changing a folder owner does not change its ID.

     

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  • bettaio

    Yes, unless a folder is explicitly copied.

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  • carolyn_at_rune

    Was that "yes" to the "global uniqueness" question? Do you know if there's documentation around that?

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