# Create folders

Folders make it easy for you to organise documents in a clear, structured way within the workspace.

You can create a folder structure by:

* Manually **create folders** one by one.
* Uploading an existing folder structure from your computer, either by **dragging and dropping** it into Hippoly or by clicking the **Upload folder** button.
* Using the **built-in folder structure** (available as a template for certain workspace types when creating the first folder).

With flexible options for organising your files, Hippoly helps you keep important information easy to find and well-managed.

## Manually create folder

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Navigate to `Files` in the main menu. 

If you want to create a subfolder in an existing folder structure, click on the folder you want as the parent to open it.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click the `Create folder` button at the top of the page. 

<figure><img src="/files/0LT5PVWThcwVkSzX7anP" alt=""><figcaption><p>Create folder</p></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Name the folder in the dialog that appears.

<figure><img src="/files/INXmIxgs4FxMhyyAExdn" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Create folder dialog</p></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Finally, click the `Create` button.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

## Upload existing folder structure

When uploading an existing folder structure, all files and subfolders within the selected or dragged-and-dropped folder will be uploaded. It’s a fast and easy way to move your work into Hippoly.

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Note:** If the folder structure you upload contains folders that are empty (with no files inside), those folders will besskipped and not uploaded to Hippoly.
{% endhint %}

### &#x20;Drag and drop

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Navigate to `Files` in the main menu.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Drag and drop your existing folder structure from your computer into Hippoly.&#x20;

If you drop the folders onto an existing folder, it will be created as subfolders under that folder.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### Using the upload dialog

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Navigate to `Files` in the main menu.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click the `Upload` button at the top of the page and select the option `Folder`  from the menu.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/kCsIzwmdgiYfWVyYaCPy" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
In the dialog that appears, select the folder you want to upload from your computer.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

## Use the bulit in folder structure

**In some cases, new workspaces come with a predefined folder structure template.**\
This depends on factors such as the use of a registration code, organisation type, or workspace type.

If a template is available, you’ll have the option to use it during setup - but it’s entirely optional.\
You can also choose to [create your own folder structure manually](#manually-create-folder) or [upload an existing one](#upload-existing-folder-structure) from your computer.&#x20;

To use the template click the `Use the structure below` button.

<figure><img src="/files/AxujjRLSegSO4DF7onra" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>New workspace with folder structure template available</p></figcaption></figure>


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