Can I verify that a copy actually landed correctly?

Yes. Every saved run in History has a Verify button that runs an independent Verification Report — the app re-scans both source and target with fresh Microsoft Graph API calls (not data collected during the copy) and produces an Excel workbook with Overview, Source, Target, Comparison, and Scan Errors sheets. Most file types are compared by Graph's content hash; Office and Outlook files (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx, .doc, .xls, .ppt, .msg) are checked by modified date within a few seconds' tolerance, because SharePoint routinely re-serializes these formats for indexing, which changes their hash without changing their content. Tick the optional Deep Verify Office files box to also download every flagged .docx/.xlsx/.pptx/.vsdx pair and compare their internal content byte-for-byte, ignoring only the metadata parts SharePoint itself rewrites (Document IDs, custom document properties).

What is Deep Verify Office files?

An optional checkbox next to Verify. The default date-based check for Office files proves SharePoint preserved the modified date, not that the underlying content matches. When Deep Verify is on, Smart Copy downloads both copies of every modern Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Visio file (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx, .vsdx and variants) whose hash or date disagreed, then compares their internal content directly — ignoring only the specific parts SharePoint rewrites for itself (Doc ID stamps, custom document properties). A file that's byte-identical in real content is reported as an ordinary Match with a note explaining Deep Verify confirmed it. It's slower because it downloads files, so it only runs on the files that need it — every flagged file is always checked, with no cap or time limit.

Yes — completely free, MIT licensed, and open source. No sign-ups, no subscriptions, just open and use.

What can Smart Copy migrate?

Files & folders, entire document libraries and custom lists with their structure (columns, views, content types, list settings and formatting), individual list items, modern Site Pages (.aspx) including their content and web parts with optional web part URL remapping, or an entire site in one run — including item-level permissions, the navigation, site columns and site content types, all libraries and all lists.

Does Smart Copy copy list and library views, content types and formatting?

Yes, when it creates a list or library on the target. Shared views are recreated with their filter, sorting, grouping, columns and order, row limit, totals, formatting and default view; calendar, Gantt and datasheet views keep their own type, and personal and hidden views are skipped. Custom content types are created on the target site and added to the list, and copied items, files and folders are put on the matching type. Column validation rules, column and view formatting and list settings (content approval, check-out, attachments, folder creation, item-level security and the list's own validation rule) are copied too, along with the library's document template and its folder default values. A list or library that already exists on the target only gets the content types and views it lacks; its own settings are never changed.

Can Smart Copy copy just the structure of a list, library or site, with no items or files?

Yes. In Library and Site scope, untick 'Copy files and list items (content)' on the Options step. Smart Copy then creates the libraries and lists with their columns, views, settings and content types — and, in Site scope, the site columns, site content types, navigation and site settings — without copying any files or list items. A 'Structure to copy' section on the same screen has a checkbox for each kind of structure (views, list settings, content types and their templates, column validation and formatting, the library template and folder defaults, and in Site scope site columns, navigation and settings), so you can switch parts off. The run report records which structure was copied.

What list and site structure does Smart Copy not copy?

Personal and hidden views, and view types other than calendar, Gantt, datasheet and board views, are skipped and noted in the report. Lookup site columns are not copied, and a lookup column on a content type is reported instead of recreated. The site title, time zone and regional settings are not changed, because SharePoint refuses to write them over REST. Document Set welcome pages and shared columns are not created (a copied folder is only set to the Document Set type where the target has the feature), and the generated links under the Recent navigation node are not copied. Anything that cannot be copied is listed on that item's row in the report, and the rest of the copy carries on.

Does it preserve custom column metadata, including Person and Managed Metadata columns?

Yes. Text, choice, date, number, lookup, Person/People (single and multi-value), and Managed Metadata (Taxonomy and TaxonomyMulti) columns are all copied. If source and target schemas differ, the Configure Mappings dialog auto-matches columns by name and type on open, with type-filtered dropdowns to map the rest or auto-create missing columns on the target.

Can Smart Copy copy managed metadata to a different tenant?

Yes. In different-tenant mode, Smart Copy copies a managed-metadata column's term set to the target term store through Microsoft Graph, then writes each value against the new terms. It is on by default and has a checkbox on the Options step to turn it off. It needs the optional delegated Graph permission TermStore.ReadWrite.All on the target registration (with admin consent), TermStore.Read.All on the source registration, and a term store role such as Term Store Administrator for the signed-in target account. Microsoft assigns new term IDs, so they differ from the source. Tagging availability, deprecation, term order, term store roles and Enterprise Keywords are not copied. Without the permission the column is not created and the run report says why. Within one tenant, no term set copy is needed.

What happens on large jobs if SharePoint throttles requests?

HTTP 429 responses are handled automatically. The app reads the Retry-After header, waits the instructed delay (capped at 120 s) with ±10% jitter, and retries up to 5 times, so large unattended jobs complete without intervention.

Is there a file size limit?

Only what SharePoint Online itself allows — typically up to 250 GB per file.

Where are my credentials stored?

Your password is never entered into or stored by the app — sign-in happens on Microsoft's own login page via MSAL. Access tokens live in memory for the session.

What permissions does the Azure AD app need?

Two delegated Microsoft Graph permissions: Sites.ReadWrite.All and Files.ReadWrite.All. Both require admin consent. Migration API mode additionally requires the SharePoint AllSites.FullControl delegated permission, and the Forms tool optionally needs the delegated Microsoft Forms permission (nothing else uses it).

Why are there two copy modes?

Migration API mode uses SharePoint's server-side import pipeline for exact version numbers, dates and editors, but requires Site Collection Admin rights. Enhanced REST mode calls Microsoft Graph directly per version — no admin rights required, but version numbers double on the target due to a SharePoint REST constraint.

What happens if I cancel a copy mid-run?

Files already transferred remain in the destination — the operation is not rolled back.

How do I report a bug or contribute?

Open an issue or pull request on the GitHub repository.

Can Smart Copy copy Microsoft Forms to another tenant?

Yes. The Copy Forms wizard (Forms → Target → Copy → Results) copies forms, surveys, quizzes and polls to the target account — in the same tenant or another tenant — keeping questions, branching, settings and theme. You can add a suffix such as "(copy)" to titles, see which forms were already copied, export responses to Excel (optionally one workbook), and review a results table with per-form question counts, warnings and a form ID map. It uses the Microsoft Forms web API, which Microsoft does not document or support, so try a few forms first. All question types are copied, including Ranking and Likert, and anything that can't be copied exactly is flagged in the results. The Forms tool needs the delegated Microsoft Forms permission on your app registration.

Can Smart Copy update my Power Automate flows for the new location?

Yes. Rewrite Flows for the Target takes the flow packages (.zip) you exported, scans them, and rewrites SharePoint sites, lists and columns, copied Microsoft Forms IDs and email addresses so they point at the target — same tenant or tenant-to-tenant. It writes new packages to import in Power Automate; your originals are never changed. A report lists replacements and anything still pointing at the source. Connections can't be moved between tenants, so recreate them in Power Automate after import. Mappings can be saved and reloaded.

Which languages does Smart Copy support?

Smart Copy supports English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil and Portugal), Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian (Bokmål), Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Russian, Greek, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hebrew, Turkish, Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese, and Indonesian. It defaults to the Windows display language, and users can choose another language in the app. Unsupported languages fall back to English. Only interface text is translated; SharePoint names, metadata, and copied content remain unchanged.

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Copy a SharePoint site or library to another site

Smart Copy is a free, open-source Windows desktop app for SharePoint Online. Copy a document library to another site, move custom lists, list items and modern pages, or copy a whole site in one run — with version history, Created By / Modified By, timestamps, custom column metadata and item-level permissions preserved. Copy within one tenant or between two Microsoft 365 tenants, with identity mapping for people and groups. No PowerShell, no subscription.

Copy a library to another site
Full version history
Item-level permissions
Incremental 'if newer' re-runs
Excel verification report

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Quick answer

How do I copy a SharePoint site or library to another site?

SharePoint Smart Copy is a free, open-source Windows desktop app that copies files, document libraries, custom lists, list items, modern Site Pages, item-level permissions, or an entire SharePoint Online site to another site — preserving full version history, Created By / Modified By, timestamps and custom column metadata. It uses Microsoft's own SharePoint Migration API and Microsoft Graph, so there's no PowerShell, no SaaS subscription, and your data never leaves the Microsoft cloud.

Its interface supports 30 languages, defaults to the Windows display language, and includes an in-app language selector. Only interface text is translated; SharePoint names, metadata, and copied content stay unchanged.

Scope, stated plainly: Smart Copy copies within one Microsoft 365 tenant or, in Multi-tenant mode, between two tenants — with Identity mapping so authors, editors, person columns and permissions land on the right target accounts. It does not copy from on-premises SharePoint Server or from file shares.

Cost: $0. MIT-licensed open source — no trial, no sign-up, no per-GB or per-seat fee.

How this compares

Copying a library between two sites in the same tenant is a surprisingly poorly served job. "Move to" and "Copy to" in the SharePoint UI move files but drop version history on copy and cannot bring list schema, item-level permissions or Site Pages. Microsoft's SPMT is built for on-premises and file-share sources moving into Microsoft 365, not for site-to-site copies inside a tenant.

Smart Copy calls the same SharePoint Migration API that Microsoft's own tooling uses, which is what makes exact version numbers, original authors and timestamps possible on the target. It is deliberately scoped: SharePoint Online to SharePoint Online, within one tenant or between two tenants. Cross-tenant copies keep full version history and use Identity mapping: a domain swap, a user/group table and CSV import.

Sources

What it does — and what it does not do

Stated plainly so you can rule Smart Copy in or out in ten seconds.

Does

Copy document libraries, custom lists, list items, modern Site Pages and whole sites between two sites in the same Microsoft 365 tenant
Copy between two different Microsoft 365 tenants with full version history, using Identity mapping to match people and groups
Preserve full version history, original Created By / Modified By and timestamps via the SharePoint Migration API
Recreate the structure of new lists and libraries: views, content types, list settings, column validation and formatting, document templates and folder defaults
Copy item-level permissions and unique role assignments (opt-in)
Copy Person/People and Managed Metadata columns, with source-to-target column mapping
Re-run incrementally with 'If newer' and verify the result with an independent Verification Report
Use the interface in 30 languages, selected from Windows by default or changed inside the app

Does not

On-premises SharePoint Server sources — use Microsoft SPMT
File shares, Box, Dropbox or Google Drive sources — use ShareGate or AvePoint
Teams chats and channel conversations, Planner plans or Exchange mailboxes — out of scope (OneDrive and Teams files are supported)
Document Set welcome pages, personal views, and the site title, time zone and regional settings
Pre-migration assessment and planning suites, or a vendor support contract

A look inside

A guided six-step wizard.

Native Windows UI — fast, keyboard-friendly, and instantly familiar to SharePoint admins.

SharePoint Smart Copy

Step 1 — Choose Single tenant or Multi-tenant, enter the source site URL, and sign in with your Microsoft 365 account.

Static screenshot — click to enlarge.

Features

A full SharePoint Online migration tool — not just file copy.

Move files, libraries, lists, pages, or an entire site — with custom column metadata and version history intact.

Files, libraries, lists & sites

Copy individual files & folders, entire document libraries, custom lists (or individual list items), modern Site Pages, or migrate a whole site in one run. New lists and libraries keep their structure: columns, views, content types and settings.

Custom column metadata

Custom site columns travel with your content. Mismatched schemas? The Configure Mappings dialog auto-matches columns by name and type, with type-filtered dropdowns for the rest.

Person & People columns

Person and People columns (single or multi-value) are read with full user detail and written using SharePoint claims-format keys — no manual re-entry on the target.

Managed Metadata columns

Taxonomy and TaxonomyMulti columns copy across using Label | TermGuid pairs. Same-tenant term store means term GUIDs match — no term remapping required.

Version history preserved

Copy the complete version history for every file, or cap to the latest N versions. Major and minor versions, with original timestamps and editors.

Author & date metadata

Created By, Modified By, Created Date, and Modified Date travel with each version of each file — not just the latest content.

Incremental copy (If newer)

Three-way overwrite control: Skip, Overwrite, or 'If newer' — re-run the same job and only files whose source is newer than the target are recopied.

Modern Site Pages

Copy .aspx pages between sites with optional web part URL remapping — internal links get rewritten from the source domain to the target.

Item-level permissions

Optionally copy unique role assignments on libraries, lists, folders, items, and pages — broken inheritance and per-item sharing are reproduced on the target.

Whole-site migration

Site scope copies every document library and custom list — and optionally the Quick Launch navigation — from a source site to a target site in one operation.

Parallel transfers

Run 1–16 transfers simultaneously. Tune per run to balance speed against SharePoint throttling on large batches.

Automatic throttle handling

HTTP 429 responses from SharePoint are handled automatically — the app honors Retry-After, waits with jitter, and retries up to 5 times so large jobs complete unattended.

Real-time progress

Per-item status (Pending, Copying, Success, Failed, Skipped) with elapsed time updating every 400 ms, plus All / Failed / Skipped filter chips on the copy log.

CSV migration reports

Every run produces a per-item success / failed / skipped summary you can export to CSV for audits and change records.

Independent verification report

After any run, click Verify in History to re-scan source and target with fresh Graph API calls and export an Excel workbook confirming every file matches — content hash for most files, modified-date check for Office/Outlook formats that SharePoint re-serializes. Optional Deep Verify downloads any flagged .docx/.xlsx/.pptx/.vsdx pair and compares their internal content byte-for-byte, ignoring only the metadata parts SharePoint itself rewrites (Doc IDs, custom properties).

Full run history

Every run is saved locally. Browse previous runs, re-export their CSVs, run a Verification Report, or delete them — all from inside the app.

Two copy engines

Migration API mode for exact version numbers & dates server-side, or Enhanced REST mode when you don't have Site Collection Admin rights.

Your tenant, your tokens

Uses your own Azure AD app registration with delegated Graph permissions. No third-party servers, no stored passwords.

30-language interface

Defaults to the Windows display language, with an in-app selector when you want a different language. Unsupported languages fall back to English; SharePoint names, metadata, and copied content stay unchanged.

How it works

From sign-in to CSV report in six steps.

01
Connect source
Enter your source site URL and sign in with your Microsoft account in the browser popup.
02
Pick what to copy
Choose a scope: Files & Folders, Libraries & Lists, Entire Site, or Site Pages. Then check the items in the browse tree.
03
Pick target
Connect the destination site and pick where content should land — a folder, a list, or the site root for a full-site copy.
04
Configure options & mappings
Choose overwrite behavior, version history, parallel transfers, and map custom columns when source and target schemas differ.
05
Run the migration
Click Start Copy. Watch live progress per item and cancel any time without corrupting the destination.
06
Review the report
See a per-item success / failed / skipped summary and export it to CSV for your records.

Options

Sensible defaults. Tunable when it matters.

If file exists: Skip / Overwrite / If newer

Three-way control. Skip leaves matching target files alone. Overwrite replaces them. 'If newer' compares the source's last-modified date to the target and copies only when the source is more recent — files already up to date are reported as Skipped.

Copy version history

Copies SharePoint version history and metadata alongside each file. Requires versioning to be enabled on the source library, and Edit-or-higher permission to read history.

Copy all versions / Latest X

When Copy version history is on, choose to copy the complete history or only the X most recent versions per file — useful for keeping target sites lean.

Copy permissions

Optionally reproduce unique role assignments (broken-inheritance ACLs) on libraries, lists, folders, items, and Site Pages on the target. Inherited permissions are left intact so the destination's site-level governance still applies.

Copy custom column values

Copy text, choice, date, number, lookup, Person/People, and Managed Metadata columns. Opens the Configure Mappings dialog, which auto-matches on open and shows only type-compatible target columns in each dropdown.

Structure to copy (Library and Site scope)

One checkbox for each kind of structure Smart Copy recreates on new lists and libraries: views, list settings, content types and their templates, column validation and formatting, the library template and folder defaults, and in Site scope site columns, site content types, navigation and site settings. All on by default. Untick 'Copy files and list items' to copy structure only, with no content.

Parallel copies (1–16)

Number of files transferred simultaneously. The default of 4 is a good balance; raise to 8 or 16 on a fast connection for large batches. HTTP 429 throttling is handled automatically with Retry-After-aware backoff.

Prove the copy landed

Independent Verification Report

After any run, click Verify in History to re-scan source and target with fresh Microsoft Graph calls and export an Excel workbook. Compare also works on its own — pick any two folders or libraries, no copy run needed.

Content hash for most files; modified-date check for Office and Outlook formats
Optional Deep Verify compares Office and Visio file internals
Overview, Source, Target, Comparison and Scan Errors sheets

See the full walkthrough

Smart Copy Compare screen verifying source and target

Copy history

Every run, saved automatically.

Every completed copy is stored locally and accessible from the History button. Browse previous runs in reverse chronological order, see source and target URLs at a glance, and dive into per-file results for any run.

Run summaries with succeeded / failed / skipped counts and total duration.
Per-file detail for any historical run, including error messages.
Verification Report — click Verify on any saved run to independently re-scan source and target with fresh Graph API calls and export an Excel workbook confirming what actually matches (content hash for most files, modified-date check for Office and Outlook formats, plus an optional Deep Verify that downloads any flagged .docx/.xlsx/.pptx/.vsdx pair and compares their internal content directly).
Re-export to CSV at any time — perfect for audit trails and change records.
Delete old runs you no longer need to keep your history clean.

Included with Smart Copy

Companion tools for the rest of your move

Moving more than SharePoint content? The same free app includes two separate wizards, each with its own walkthrough.

Copy Forms wizard listing forms to select

Microsoft Forms Copy

Copy forms, surveys, quizzes and polls to another account or tenant, keeping questions, branching, settings and theme. Export responses to Excel first.

Learn more

Rewrite Flows wizard scanning exported flow packages

Power Automate Flow Rewriter

Rewrite exported flow packages (.zip) so their sites, lists, columns, form IDs and email addresses point at the target. Originals are never changed.

Learn more

Security

Built on Microsoft's identity platform. Nothing else.

All communication is with Microsoft. Your files never leave Microsoft's infrastructure, and your credentials never leave your browser.

OAuth 2.0 / MSAL sign-in

Authenticates against Microsoft's standard login page — the same one you use for SharePoint and Teams. The app never sees your password.

No stored credentials

Access tokens live in memory for the session. Optional refresh tokens use the Windows Credential Manager — same store as Microsoft Office.

Delegated permissions

Acts as the signed-in user. It can never touch a site, library, or file you couldn't already access in your own browser.

Your own app registration

You create and own the Azure AD registration in your tenant. Your IT team controls permissions and can revoke access at any time.

No external servers

Traffic flows directly between your machine and Microsoft Graph. No intermediate servers.

File content never on disk

Files stream directly from source to target through Graph. Only filenames and statuses are written locally for the copy report.

What's stored locally? Only application settings (%AppData%\SharePointSmartCopy\settings.json) and copy history reports (filenames and status only — no file content). The MSAL token cache is managed by Microsoft in the Windows Credential Manager.

Setup

One Azure AD app registration, then you're done.

The app uses delegated Microsoft Graph permissions, so it acts as the signed-in user. You'll need a Global Admin or SharePoint Admin to grant consent once.

Azure AD app registration

1. Go to portal.azure.com → Azure Active Directory → App registrations → New registration.
2. Name it (e.g. "SharePoint Smart Copy").
3. Authentication → Add a platform → Mobile and desktop applications. Add redirect URI:
```
http://localhost
```
4. API permissions → Add a permission → Microsoft Graph → Delegated:
Sites.ReadWrite.AllFiles.ReadWrite.All
5. Add another permission → SharePoint → Delegated:
AllSites.FullControl
Required for Migration API mode only. Omit if you'll use Enhanced REST exclusively.
6. Click Grant admin consent.
7. Copy the Application (client) ID from the Overview page.

Download or build

Download the latest release .exe to get started in seconds — or clone the source, inspect it, and build it yourself.

Download latest release View source on GitHub

Building from source requires the .NET 8 SDK.

# Clone and run
git clone https://github.com/sregan1/SharePoint-Smart-Copy
cd SharePoint-Smart-Copy/SharePointSmartCopy
dotnet restore
dotnet run

First-time configuration

Launch the app and click ⚙ Settings
Paste your Client ID
Set Tenant ID to your domain (e.g. contoso.onmicrosoft.com) or leave as common
Click Save

Origin

How SharePoint Smart Copy started.

SharePoint Smart Copy was created to fill a gap. As a consulting team working with multiple clients, we often needed a simple way to move files between SharePoint sites, while keeping the metadata, version history, and the version history metadata — without the yearly costs of full migration tools.

SharePoint Smart Copy was designed to bridge the gap between migrations and everyday file movement with a lightweight, fast, and easy-to-use approach.

FAQ

Everything you need to know.

Compare

Smart Copy vs ShareGate vs AvePoint vs SPMT

The five things SharePoint admins actually compare when picking a migration tool.

Smart Copy vs ShareGate vs AvePoint vs SPMT. The five things SharePoint admins actually compare when picking a migration tool.
	Smart Copy	ShareGate	AvePoint Fly	Microsoft SPMT
Price	Free	$5,995/yr	Subscription, quote	Free
Hosting	Local Windows app	Local + vendor cloud	Vendor cloud	Local Windows app
Setup	Azure AD app + .exe, ~10 min	Vendor license + install	Vendor account + agent	Download .exe
SPO → SPO with full version history				Limited
Item-level permissions copy
Person/People & Managed Metadata columns				Limited
Incremental 'if newer' re-runs
Copy Microsoft Forms (questions, branching, settings)			Not listed
Rewrite Power Automate flows for a new tenant or site			Yes (Fly for Power Platform)	Converts some on-premises workflows
CSV / Excel report export
License	MIT open source	Commercial	Commercial	Microsoft proprietary

Support: every Smart Solutions tool comes with free community and GitHub support, and we also offer paid support plans for hands-on help.

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Copy a SharePoint site or library to another site

How do I copy a SharePoint site or library to another site?

How this compares

What it does — and what it does not do

Does

Does not

A guided six-step wizard.

A full SharePoint Online migration tool — not just file copy.

Files, libraries, lists & sites

Custom column metadata

Person & People columns

Managed Metadata columns

Version history preserved

Author & date metadata

Incremental copy (If newer)

Modern Site Pages

Item-level permissions

Whole-site migration

Parallel transfers

Automatic throttle handling

Real-time progress

CSV migration reports

Independent verification report

Full run history

Two copy engines

Your tenant, your tokens

30-language interface

From sign-in to CSV report in six steps.

Connect source

Pick what to copy

Pick target

Configure options & mappings

Run the migration

Review the report

Sensible defaults. Tunable when it matters.

Independent Verification Report

Every run, saved automatically.

Companion tools for the rest of your move

Microsoft Forms Copy

Power Automate Flow Rewriter

Built on Microsoft's identity platform. Nothing else.

OAuth 2.0 / MSAL sign-in

No stored credentials

Delegated permissions

Your own app registration

No external servers

File content never on disk

One Azure AD app registration, then you're done.

Azure AD app registration

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How SharePoint Smart Copy started.

Everything you need to know.

Is it really free?

What can Smart Copy migrate?

Does it copy SharePoint permissions?

Does it preserve custom column metadata, including Person and Managed Metadata columns?

Can I re-run a copy and only pick up changed files?

What happens on large jobs if SharePoint throttles requests?

Is there a file size limit?

Where are my credentials stored?

What permissions does the Azure AD app need?

Why are there two copy modes?

What happens if I cancel a copy mid-run?

How do I report a bug or contribute?

Which languages does Smart Copy support?

Smart Copy vs ShareGate vs AvePoint vs SPMT

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Free Metalogix alternative

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ShareGate vs AvePoint vs Smart Copy

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