# Creating and Using Folders

## Summary
Learn how to organize and upload files in BuilderPal using folders. This keeps all your project documents (blueprints, contracts, photos, etc.) neatly structured and easy to find.

## Prerequisites
- An active BuilderPal account
- At least one existing project

## Steps

1. **Open BuilderPal, select a project, then click Documents.**

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2. **Create a new folder** — Click **New folder**, type your desired name (e.g., "Blueprints"), then click **Create**.

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3. **Upload files to the folder** — Double-click the "Blueprints" folder, click **Upload** → **Add files from device…**, select your file (e.g., Townhall-Staircase-Blueprints.pdf), then click **Upload**.

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## Confirmation
Your file instantly appears inside the selected folder and is immediately accessible to everyone on the project.

## FAQ

### Can I create nested folders (subfolders)?
Yes – open any existing folder and repeat the **New folder** process inside it.

### What file types and sizes are supported?
BuilderPal accepts PDFs, images (JPG/PNG), Word/Excel files, and most common formats. Individual files can be up to 20 MB.

### How do I rename or delete a folder?
On mobile, long-press a folder and choose **Rename** or **Delete**. On web, right-click a folder and choose **Rename** or **Delete**.

### Can team members see the documents I upload?
Yes – all documents are visible to every member invited to the project.

### Is there a way to preview files without downloading?
Most PDFs and images can be previewed directly in BuilderPal by clicking the file name. Other file types must be downloaded in order to preview.

## Related Articles
- [Upload Files and Folders](https://docs.builderpal.com/books/documents/page/upload-files-photos)
- [Default Folders Explained](https://docs.builderpal.com/books/documents/page/default-folders-explained)
- [Upload Types](https://docs.builderpal.com/books/documents/page/upload-types)
- [Rename / Delete Documents](https://docs.builderpal.com/books/documents/page/rename-delete-documents)

## Metadata
**Relevant Roles:** Builder, Project Manager, Superintendent, Team Member  
**Feature Area:** Documents  
**Article Type:** Workflow / Tutorial