# Upload files

Files are uploaded using the **Upload in root** button, which is always available at the top of the screen.

By default, the button automatically selects the folder you are currently viewing as the destination for the uploaded files.

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To upload files:

1. Click the **Upload in \<folder>** button.
2. Browse your local drive and select the files you want to upload.

#### Upload with Metadata

To the right of the **Upload** button, an arrow icon can be configured to enable file uploads with specific metadata (mandatory and/or optional).\
Clicking the arrow displays the **Upload with Metadata** option.

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{% hint style="warning" %}
The arrow button is hidden by default. Configuration details are provided in the section [How to configure the Upload with Metadata option](/data-mover-1.21/file-manager/customize-file-manager-externals/how-to-configure-the-upload-with-metadata-option.md).
{% endhint %}

When you select **Upload with Metadata**, a dialog window appears containing fields that must or can be completed, depending on whether they are mandatory or optional.


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