> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.uflo.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Personal Files

> Bring your own materials to Uflo and turn them into something you can study in several ways.

Personal Files gives you a place to study materials you upload yourself.
You can use it without joining a course and choose the learning tools you want for each upload.

## Find Personal Files

Open **Files** in the sidebar and choose **Personal Files** in the course selector.
Select **Upload** beside the **Files** heading to add material.

<Frame caption="Select Personal Files before adding material to your own collection.">
  <img className="block dark:hidden" src="https://mintcdn.com/uflo/bjFY7d8Jb3xynmGG/images/illustrations/students-learning-personal-entry/light.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=bjFY7d8Jb3xynmGG&q=85&s=510a8c62611d6f0ff62b477c0cf61a38" alt="Files screen with Personal Files selected, Upload emphasized beside the heading, and an example Cell membranes file card." width="4584" height="2088" data-path="images/illustrations/students-learning-personal-entry/light.webp" />

  <img className="hidden dark:block" src="https://mintcdn.com/uflo/bjFY7d8Jb3xynmGG/images/illustrations/students-learning-personal-entry/dark.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=bjFY7d8Jb3xynmGG&q=85&s=325987b2099a362c2870e43cdfb8ed8d" alt="Files screen with Personal Files selected, Upload emphasized beside the heading, and an example Cell membranes file card." width="4584" height="2088" data-path="images/illustrations/students-learning-personal-entry/dark.webp" />
</Frame>

## Upload Your Materials

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add and Check Your Files">
    Browse for files or drag them into the upload area.
    The uploader lists the formats it accepts.
    Check the file titles after adding them.

    For a web page or video link, use the **Website** or **YouTube** source option when available.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Your Study Tools">
    <span id="choose-study-tools" />

    Select the tools you want Uflo to prepare and choose the language.
    For example, **Summary** gives you a file overview, while **Flashcards** gives you terms to review.
    [Section study tools](/students/learning/using-study-guides) appear within **Notes**.

    <Frame caption="This example selects Summary, Notes, and Questions for section practice.">
      <img className="block dark:hidden" src="https://mintcdn.com/uflo/SsxKXTLLIMsISdPB/images/illustrations/students-learning-upload-tools/light.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=SsxKXTLLIMsISdPB&q=85&s=a908c322b6e8c988005d76432eb33572" alt="Upload settings showing Summary, Notes, and Questions selected, English as the language, and the Upload button." width="4584" height="2448" data-path="images/illustrations/students-learning-upload-tools/light.webp" />

      <img className="hidden dark:block" src="https://mintcdn.com/uflo/SsxKXTLLIMsISdPB/images/illustrations/students-learning-upload-tools/dark.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=SsxKXTLLIMsISdPB&q=85&s=8a72aac97c52aae60073d14bb9f8a0eb" alt="Upload settings showing Summary, Notes, and Questions selected, English as the language, and the Upload button." width="4584" height="2448" data-path="images/illustrations/students-learning-upload-tools/dark.webp" />
    </Frame>

    <Warning>
      Keep **Notes** selected when choosing **Study Guide**, **Mindmap**, **Questions**, or **Podcast**.
      Those tools are organized within the file's sections.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload and Follow the Progress">
    Select **Upload** to begin.
    Uflo processes the material and prepares your selected tools.
    Follow the progress in **Active Uploads** while you wait.

    <Frame caption="Success. View file. means the material is ready to open.">
      <img className="block dark:hidden" src="https://mintcdn.com/uflo/SsxKXTLLIMsISdPB/images/illustrations/students-learning-upload-progress/light.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=SsxKXTLLIMsISdPB&q=85&s=b08feefcb1181abb9dcf8a23c01ec880" alt="Active Uploads panel showing the example Cell membranes file at 100 percent with Success. View file." width="3420" height="1770" data-path="images/illustrations/students-learning-upload-progress/light.webp" />

      <img className="hidden dark:block" src="https://mintcdn.com/uflo/SsxKXTLLIMsISdPB/images/illustrations/students-learning-upload-progress/dark.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=SsxKXTLLIMsISdPB&q=85&s=6ef33cc6573bf6dbb2c161f3eb9cc9b3" alt="Active Uploads panel showing the example Cell membranes file at 100 percent with Success. View file." width="3420" height="1770" data-path="images/illustrations/students-learning-upload-progress/dark.webp" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the File and Start Studying">
    When **Success. View file.** appears, select it to open your material.
    You can return later by selecting the file's card in **Personal Files**.

    [Read or watch the material](/students/learning/viewing-materials), explore its study tools, or [ask questions in Chat](/students/learning/chatting-with-materials).
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Keep the original file on your device.
  It is useful if you want to upload another copy with different tools or cannot download it from Uflo.
</Tip>

## Common Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="What should I do if processing fails?">
    Select **Upload failed. Click to retry.** in **Active Uploads**.
    If the retry also fails, contact **Support** in the sidebar and include the file name and what happened.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I add more study tools later?">
    Upload another copy with the additional tools selected.
    Check the choices before starting the new upload, including **Notes** for section tools.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does Copy Link give someone access to my file?">
    No. Right-click or press and hold a file card to select **Copy Link**, but the link does not grant another person access.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I delete a personal file?">
    Right-click or press and hold its card, then select **Delete**.
    Check the file name in the confirmation before selecting **Submit**.

    <Danger>
      Deleting a file is permanent.
      Keep a copy of the original material before confirming.
    </Danger>
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Card title="Open Your Material and Start Studying" icon="book-open" href="/students/learning/viewing-materials">
  Learn how to use the viewer alongside Uflo's study tools.
</Card>