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A quick guided walkthrough - from the Create Folder button to naming, settings, database choices, and how to rename or delete later. Click play to watch it like a short video.
Folders help you organise uploaded documents by project, subject, or purpose. You can create a folder at any time and move files into it individually or in bulk.
Creating a new folder
To create a new folder, go to My Folders and click the "+ Create Folder" button at the top. A dialog will appear prompting you to enter a folder name and an optional description.
Naming tip: Folder names must be unique within your account. Use descriptive names like "MSc Thesis - Chapter Drafts" rather than generic ones like "Folder 1".
Adding files to a folder
Once your folder is created, you can add files to it in two ways:
- At upload time: While uploading a new document, select the destination folder from the "Upload to" dropdown on the upload screen.
- Move existing files: From My Files, select one or more files using the checkboxes, then click "Move to folder" and choose the target folder.
Renaming or deleting a folder
Click the three-dot menu next to any folder in My Folders to access Rename and Delete options. Deleting a folder does not delete the files inside - they return to the main My Files list.
Important: Only empty folders can be deleted immediately. If a folder contains files, DrillBit will ask you to move or delete its contents first.