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Uploading Documents

Add files to your Gover document library.

Supported Formats​

FormatExtensions
DocumentsPDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT
SpreadsheetsXLS, XLSX, CSV
PresentationsPPT, PPTX
ImagesPNG, JPG, GIF
TextTXT, MD

Upload Methods​

Single Upload​

  1. Navigate to Documents
  2. Click Add Document
  3. Select Upload File
  4. Choose your file
  5. Fill in metadata:
    • Title
    • Description
    • Category
  6. Click Upload

Drag and Drop​

  1. Open the Documents page
  2. Drag files from your computer
  3. Drop onto the upload area
  4. Complete metadata for each file

Bulk Upload​

  1. Click Add Document → Bulk Upload
  2. Select multiple files
  3. Review and edit metadata
  4. Confirm upload

Document Metadata​

When uploading, provide:

FieldRequiredDescription
TitleYesDocument name
DescriptionNoSummary of contents
CategoryNoOrganizational grouping
TagsNoSearchable tags
OwnerNoResponsible person

File Size Limits​

  • Maximum file size: 50 MB
  • For larger files, consider linking to external storage

Version Control​

Upload new versions of existing documents:

  1. Open the document
  2. Click Upload New Version
  3. Select the updated file
  4. Add version notes
  5. Confirm

Previous versions are retained in history.

Best Practices​

  1. Use clear names — Descriptive titles help findability
  2. Add descriptions — Summarize document contents
  3. Categorize consistently — Use standard categories
  4. Tag appropriately — Add relevant tags for search
  5. Version properly — Upload new versions, don't create duplicates

Next Steps​