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title: Media GUI Reference | Datasquirel docs
description: Upload and manage media files using the Datasquirel web GUI
page_title: Media
page_description: Upload, organize, and manage media files from the Datasquirel admin panel.
---

## Overview

Datasquirel includes a built-in media storage system. Files are organized into folders, served by a dedicated static file server, and can be made public or private per folder.

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## Navigating to Media

In the admin panel sidebar, click **Media** to open the media management page. From here you can:

- Browse your media folders and files
- Create new folders
- Toggle a folder between **public** and **private** mode
- Upload new files
- Delete existing files

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## Public vs Private Folders

**Public folders** — files are accessible to anyone with the direct URL. Use this for profile images, product photos, and other assets that should be freely accessible.

**Private folders** — files require a valid, time-limited access key to download. Use this for documents, premium content, or any file that should only be accessible to specific users. See [Private Media](/features/private-media) for details.