SharePoint list helps to manage the data efficiently. But sometimes there is a need to move list items from one folder to another in SharePoint. But the question is how. If you are also looking for the same, then you have landed in the right place. Here we will discuss the different approaches to migrating SharePoint list items to another folder. So, let’s get started.

Methods to Transfer List Items from One Folder to Another in SharePoint

There are different methods to move list items from one folder to another. You can use the SharePoint Admin Center and Move To feature to migrate your list items to another folder. If you are not interested in the user interface of SharePoint to perform tasks. Then you can use the PowerShell commands. But you need to make sure you are good at the PowerShell because there might be data loss if you do not execute the PowerShell in the correct order.

One of the best ways to achieve this is by using the professional method. You can use the professional tool to migrate SharePoint list items to another folder. Now, let’s dive deep into all of the methods. 

Method 1. Use Admin Center to Move List Items from One Folder to Another in SharePoint

Follow the below steps of SharePoint to flawlessly migrate list items to another folder. This is one of the straightforward methods to transfer folder items.

1. Move to the Source Folder which you want to move.

2. Select the files and then choose the Move to option. 

3. Finalize the Destination Folder where you want to move the files.

4. Now, click on the Move Here option. 

Method 2. Use PowerShell to Transfer List Items to Another Folder in SharePoint

Before using the method, make sure you are good at the PowerShell and SharePoint Online management shell is up to date

Add-Type -Path "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Web Server Extensions\16\ISAPI\Microsoft.SharePoint.Client.dll"

Add-Type -Path "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Web Server Extensions\16\ISAPI\Microsoft.SharePoint.Client.Runtime.dll"

$Site_URL = "Enter Complete URL Here"

$List_Name = "Accounts"

$Source_Folder_URL = ""

$Target_Folder_URL = ""

$Cred = Get-Credential

Try {

    $Ctx = New-Object Microsoft.SharePoint.Client.ClientContext($Site_URL)

    $Ctx.Credentials = New-Object Microsoft.SharePoint.Client.SharePointOnlineCredentials($Cred.UserName,$Cred.Password)

    $List = $Ctx.Web.Lists.GetByTitle($List_Name)

    $Query = [Microsoft.SharePoint.Client.CamlQuery]::CreateAllItemsQuery()

    $Query.FolderServerRelativeUrl = $Source_Folder_URL

    $List_Items = $List.GetItems($Query)

    $Ctx.Load($List_Items)

    $Ctx.ExecuteQuery()

    ForEach ($Item in $List_Items)

    {

        If($Item.FileSystemObjectType -eq [Microsoft.SharePoint.Client.FileSystemObjectType]::File)

        {

            $Target_File_Url = $Item["FileRef"].ToString().Replace($Source_Folder_URL,$Target_Folder_URL)

            $Item.File.MoveTo($Target_File_Url, [Microsoft.SharePoint.Client.MoveOperations]::Overwrite)

            $Ctx.ExecuteQuery()

            Write-host "File is Finally Moved to:"$Target_File_Url

        }

    }

}

catch {

    write-host "Error”

}

Method 3. Professional Tool to Move SharePoint List to Another Site with All Folder Items

You can migrate SharePoint site to another site with all of the associated folders. You just need to download SharePoint Migration Tool which is a professional one and recommended by several Office 365 experts. This tool has several advanced features that can simplify the complete process of migrating list items from one folder to another. Explore the below steps of the tool. 

1. Download and Install this tool on your machine.

2. Finalize the Source and Destination platforms as per requirement. .

3. Now, in the workload section, choose the data that you want to move.

4. In the Source Window, enter the details of the Source Office 365 account.

5. Validate all of the details then provide the Destination Office 365 details.

6. After the successful validation of the destination details, load the users into the tool.

7. You can use Fetch, Import, and Download template options to load the users and sites.

8. Validate the Users and Sites, click on the Start Migration button to initiate the process.

Conclusion

In this article, we have explained the different methods to move list items from one folder to another in SharePoint. Here we have elaborated on the three different methods: Admin Center, PowerShell, and Professional Tool. You can pick any of the approaches according to your expertise. However, it is advised to choose the professional tool for correct and error-free results.