--- title: Upload Media | Datasquirel docs description: Upload images and files to Datasquirel media storage page_title: Upload Media page_description: Upload images and other files to your Datasquirel media storage folders. --- ## Overview You can upload any file type to Datasquirel media storage through the admin panel. Uploaded images are automatically given a thumbnail. All uploaded files are served by a dedicated static file server. ## Steps ### 1. Open the Media Page Click **Media** in the admin panel sidebar to open the media management page. ### 2. Select or Create a Folder Choose an existing folder from the list or create a new one by clicking **Add Folder**. Folders keep your files organized and control public/private access at the folder level. ### 3. Open a Folder Click on a folder to open it and see its files. ### 4. Upload a File Click **Upload** (or drag and drop a file into the folder view). You can upload multiple files at once. Supported file types include images (JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, SVG), documents (PDF), and any other file type. ### 5. Copy the File URL Once uploaded, the file appears in the folder. Click on a file to copy its URL. For public folders, this URL can be used directly in your application. ## Uploading via the API You can also upload files programmatically using the media API. See [API Reference → Media → POST](/docs/api-reference/media/post) for details. ## Notes - Image thumbnails are generated automatically on upload. - File names are stored as uploaded. Avoid special characters in file names. - To move a file to a different folder, delete it and re-upload it to the target folder. - Deleting a folder deletes all files inside it permanently.