Folder Rename failed or not working — what can you do?

What you can do

• Open Folder Rename in Chrome / Edge with a small sample folder.
• Allow edit access; set Scope to Files and/or Folders, then Execute.
• Rename the root in Finder/Explorer, or select its parent and rename a child in the tree.
• Still stuck? Try a private window, or read the full guide /#article/folderrename.

FAQ

What limitations should I know?

In-place write-back needs Chromium File System Access; otherwise a ZIP is exported. Nothing is uploaded.

When might it fail?

The picked root cannot be renamed on disk in the page; missing write permission, collisions, or illegal names also fail.

What should I check when results look wrong?

Confirm Scope, whether the sequence is per-node or cross-tree, and that the preview shows no conflicts.

Any other important notes?

Leaving the page releases the directory handle; close apps that lock the same files before renaming.