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Remove Remote Directory

Automation Workshop includes the Remove Remote Directory Action that can delete directories from a remote server. The directories are deleted with all their contents fully automatically.

This Action can remove directories from all FTP server variants, including SFTP and FTPS. It also supports popular cloud storage providers, namely—Amazon S3 storage, DigitalOcean Spaces, and Google Cloud Storage.

Features & highlights

  • Deletes remote directory and its content.
  • Delete empty directories as well as directories containing files and subdirectories.
  • Supports FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, and DigitalOcean Spaces servers.
  • To remove local folders and directories on the local network, use the Remove Folder Action.
  • Automate remote servers with a reliable no-code solution.
  • It is recommended to use the Ensure Remote Directory Action to remove the directory only if it exists.

Usage examples

  • Remove a remote directory from the server after it has been downloaded or synced.
  • Delete log files or backup directories from cloud servers (AWS, Google, DigitalOcean).
  • Clean up space on SFTP or FTP servers based on folder age (timestamps obtained with the Remote File Information Action).
  • Monitor remote servers for new directories using FTP or Cloud watchers, and clean up disk space after the directories are no longer needed.

Documentation

  • Directory · Choose a directory to delete from a remote server.
  • Options · Set the Action state and custom display name, define automated error workarounds, and enable an option to log only critical errors.

Interconnect

  • Remove Remote Directory integration—Variables (manipulate data dynamically within a workflow) and Events (recorded entries that detail the activity within the system).
  • Effortlessly streamline your automation processes by visually connecting your workflow using Variable Wizard—a powerful tool to access all 1,000+ variables—system, network, Triggers, Actions, globals, web, and much more…
  • Moreover, not only utilize Remove Remote Directory variables, but also seamlessly integrate them with a diverse array of other file and folder variables from local disks, mapped drives, network shares, and remote servers—FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, and more…

Quick access

To streamline your workflow creation, you can locate the Remove Remote Directory Action throughout the entire Automation suite's search tools—including the knowledge base, menu, and Add Action feature—using the quick ยซRRDยป shortcut.

Smart remove!

The Ensure Remote Directory Action simplifies directory management in automation processes. Rather than relying on conditional statements like "if a remote directory exists, remove it," this intelligent Action allows you to specify the desired state of a directory—whether it should exist, not exist, or be empty.

Regular erase? Easy!

To delete folders from local Windows servers or workstations, use the Remove Folder Action.

For complete multi-server remote management (workflows, logs, etc.), use the remote tools and flexible deployment features.

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