# Questions? We have answers.

## Summary

The _**File manager**_ is an easy storage solution that also provides a way to securely share files between your internal teams and MindBridge's Customer Support team.

Learn about the _File manager_ and how to use its features:

- [Folders](https://support.mindbridge.ai/hc/en-us/articles/360056457214-File-manager-Overview#h_01FJCJESF2VE91FPV9X1FNNTR1)
- [Import files](https://support.mindbridge.ai/hc/en-us/articles/360056457214-File-manager-Overview#h_01FJCJF0ZWNZN1NJRQRZTJYN2E)
- [Arrange files](https://support.mindbridge.ai/hc/en-us/articles/360056457214-File-manager-Overview#h_01FJCJFBRR2FMASMK3WHQM2A9Q)
- [Rename files](https://support.mindbridge.ai/hc/en-us/articles/360056457214-File-manager-Overview#h_01FJCJFHHP8XX9W47SGKQ2SQ46)
- [Export files](https://support.mindbridge.ai/hc/en-us/articles/360056457214-File-manager-Overview#h_01FJCJFT60KW357XKPGK8FHST0)
- [Delete files](https://support.mindbridge.ai/hc/en-us/articles/360056457214-File-manager-Overview#h_01FJCJFZPVVEJ13X1GY3X8EABQ)
- [Search for files](https://support.mindbridge.ai/hc/en-us/articles/360056457214-File-manager-Overview#h_01FKRX2Q7CX6GKG5TR6MSMWWMX)
- [Add files to an analysis](https://support.mindbridge.ai/hc/en-us/articles/360056457214-File-manager-Overview#h_01FJCJGNXAVP749K1731SF0QJG)
- [Additional actions](https://support.mindbridge.ai/hc/en-us/articles/360056457214-File-manager-Overview#h_01FJCJGV2YCBTWBMNDHNSA3FWP)

**Note:** To access the _File manager_, you must first [create an analysis](https://support.mindbridge.ai/hc/en-us/articles/360057583093).

## Go to the _File manager_

1. Select the **logo** in the MindBridge [sidebar](https://support.mindbridge.ai/hc/en-us/articles/360056334994). You will go to the _Organizations_ page.
2. Select **View** in line with the desired organization, or click anywhere in the organization row. You will go to the _Engagements_ page.
3. Select **View** in line with the desired engagement, or click anywhere in the engagement row. You will go to the _Data_ page for that particular engagement.
4. Within the MindBridge sidebar, select **File manager** (  ). You will go to the _File manager_ workspace.

**Tip:** If you are already in an analysis, simply open the sidebar (  ) and select **File manager** (  ).

## Folders

MindBridge allows you to store your files in various folders, which you can create, update, and remove as needed.

### Create a new folder

1. Select **Create folder** to create a new folder in the file manager. A form window appears.
2. Enter a name for the new folder.
3. When you are satisfied, **Save** your work. The new folder will be created and you will go back to the _File manager_.

### Rename a folder

1. Open the **Actions** menu in line with the folder you want to rename.
2. Select **Rename**.
3. Enter a new name for the folder.
4. When you are satisfied, **Save** your work. The folder will be updated and you will go back to the _File manager_.

### Delete a folder

1. Open the **Actions** menu in line with the folder you want to delete.
2. Select **Delete**. A confirmation window appears.
3. Select **Delete** to permanently delete the folder. The folder will be removed and you will go back to the _File manager_.

## Files

### Import files

**Note:** When a file is imported through the _Data_ page, a copy of the file is automatically added to the _File manager_.

To start importing files directly into the _File manager_, you can either:

- Select **Import** to browse your computer for a file, or
- **Drag and drop** a file from your computer into a folder or the main area of the _File manager_.

The file will appear in the _File manager_ and MindBridge will proceed to validate the data.

**Note:** While MindBridge validates the file's data, you can rename, export, or delete the file, but all other actions will be disabled until data validation has completed.

### Move items into folders

Use the **grab handle** icon (  ) in line with the desired file or folder to physically move the item into a folder.

### Rename files

1. Open the **Actions** menu in line with the file or folder you want to rename.
2. Select **Rename**. A form window will appear.
3. Name the file as desired.
4. When you are satisfied, **Save** your work. The file will be updated and you will go back to the _File manager_.

### Export files

#### **Export a single file**

1. Open the **Actions** menu in line with the file you want to export.
2. Select **Export**. The file will appear in your default download location.

#### **Export multiple files**

1. Check the boxes next to the files you want to export. Upon your first selection, a bulk actions bar will appear.
2. Open the **Actions** menu in the bar.
3. Select **Export**. The file will appear in your default download location.

### Delete files

**Note:** Everyone in the engagement can access _File manager_ files, but only Admins, Organization Creators, and the user who imported the files can delete files from this location.

#### **Delete a single file**

1. Open the **Actions** menu in line with the file you want to delete.
2. Select **Delete**. A confirmation window will appear.
3. Select **Delete** to permanently delete the file. The file will be removed and you will go back to the _File manager_.

#### **Delete multiple files**

1. Check the boxes next to the files you want to delete. When more than one checkbox is selected, the blue bulk actions bar appears.
2. Open the **Actions** menu from within the bulk actions bar.
3. Select **Delete**. A confirmation window will appear.
4. Select **Delete** to permanently delete the files. The files will be removed and you will go back to the _File manager_.

## Search

There are several ways to find items in the _File manager_.

### Search

1. Enter your query into the **Search** bar, located at the top of the screen.
2. Press **Enter/Return** on your keyboard, or select the **magnifying glass** icon (  ). Files and folders that match your search criteria will appear below.

### Filters

Use the **Imported by** or **Status** filters to find files that match your query.

### Sort a column

Sort columns in ascending or descending order by selecting the column header. The darker triangle indicates the sort order.

## Add files to an analysis from the _File manager_

1. On the _Data_ page, go to the analysis you want to add files to and select **Browse** in line with the appropriate row.
2. Select **Browse file manager** from the menu. A selection window will appear.
3. Select the file you want to use from the list.
4. When you are satisfied, **Import** the file. The file will load into the given analysis, and you will be prompted to **Continue** to the import process.

## Additional actions

If the file you want to import contains multiple sheets of data, the _File manager_ allows you to [split the required sheets out](https://support.mindbridge.ai/hc/en-us/articles/4410791683351) from the original file, then [merge the sheets into a new file](https://support.mindbridge.ai/hc/en-us/articles/4410728102423) with all of the required data appearing on the new file's first sheet.