> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.file.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Folders
> Folders are digital containers used to group related files together in a meaningful way. They support both manual organization and future logic-based automation.
This guide provides a clear overview of how to effectively use **Folders** within the platform. Folders are a core organizing feature that help users manage, group, and navigate large volumes of files with ease.
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## **Capabilities**
* Files live in a **central AI Drive**
* Folders reference files, they do **not duplicate**
* Files can be referenced in **multiple folders** at once
* Parent folder
* Subfolder
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## Folder Categories
* These folders are created **manually** by users, and are fully user-controlled with standard file management options
* **You can:**
* ✅ Upload files
* ✅ Remove files
* ✅ Delete the folder or subfolder
These folders are\*\*automatically generated \*\* based on rules set in the parent folder (e.g., via route + match + compare logic). and are used to organize files that meet certain criteria.
**You cannot:**
* ❌ Manually upload or add files
* ❌ Remove files
* ❌ Delete the subfolder directly
🔄 **Note**: These subfolders are dynamic — if deleted (via parent), they will regenerate automatically as long as the parent folder's rules remain.
**These folders are manually created** by users, and include automation rules that organize files into subfolders.
**You can:**
* ✅ Delete the parent folder
* When deleted, all of its auto-created subfolders are also removed.
* The files inside remain available in their original location (e.g., Drive / All Files).
These folders are**automatically created** when connecting to integrations (e.g., Xero, Odoo), and are system-generated based on data sources.
**You can:**
* ✅ Delete the parent folder
⚠️ Behavior may differ slightly from standard folders — updates coming to align functionality.
## **How to Use Folders**
### **1. Creating a New Folder**
1. Go to **Drive**
2. Click **“+”** next to Drive tab
3. Enter a name in the dialog box
4. Click **Create**
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### **2. Uploading Files into Folders**
* **Drag & drop** into folder
* Use **Upload Modal**
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### **3. Renaming a Folder**
1. Locate the folder
2. Enter the folder view
3. Click the **pencil icon**
4. Enter the new name
5. Press **Confirm**
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