Can SharePoint automatically rename duplicate files when uploaded? #M365AMA

In this episode, the #M365AMA panel discusses the following community question:

“I want to upload some files to sharepoint which have the same filename. How can I instantly rename theme when upload? Maybe by adding the ID in the name. Is there any possibility, standard or maybe with power automate eg.?”

Check out the discussion here:

 

Participating in this discussion were:

• Christian Buckley @buckleyplanet 
• Norm Young @stormin_30
• Kirsty McGrath @kirstymcgrath13
• Hal Hostetler @tvwizard

Some relevant notes/links shared by the team:

• Rename a file, folder, or link in a document library [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/rename-a-file-folder-or-link-in-a-document-library-bc493c1a-921f-4bc1-a7f6-985ce11bb185]
• Great post on the topic by SharePoint Mavin, MVP Gregory Zelfond [https://sharepointmaven.com/3-ways-to-rename-a-file-in-sharepoint/]