# How to upload media files in folders?
1\. To upload a media file to the media directory, [**navigate to the Media Folders** ](https://docs.senpiper.com/media-folders/broken-reference)screen.
Add new files
2\. To add media files, click on the folder in which you want to add a media file and, then in the right pane, click . The two media upload options are displayed.
Add media files & URLs
5\. To provide an external url for the media, click , enter the URL in the text area and click **Add**.
The URL is added to the media directory and displayed in the selected folder.
Add a URL
**OR**
To upload a media file from the device, click , select the required media file and, click **Upload**.
The media file is uploaded to the media directory and is displayed in the selected folder.
uploaded docs in folder
### Who can upload a file inside a media folder?
Only group admin members can add files to a media folder
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Non-admin group members can only view the files but can't add new files or remove any existing files.
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. The two media upload options are displayed.
, enter the URL in the text area and click **Add**.
The URL is added to the media directory and displayed in the selected folder.
, select the required media file and, click **Upload**.
The media file is uploaded to the media directory and is displayed in the selected folder.
