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How can I upload a folder structure into Dash?

Learn how to save time by having Dash automatically recreate your local folder structure

Updated over 2 weeks ago

Sometimes you may want to upload assets that are already in a folder structure, for example on your local machine.

If you would like to preserve this folder structure and asset locations when you upload assets to Dash, simply use the drag-and-drop feature and Dash will do this for you. Note: This option is not available if using "Add Files" to upload your assets.

Note that not all browsers support this functionality - we recommend using Google Chrome.

To upload assets in a folder structure to Dash

  1. Sign in as an admin user (only admin users have permission to create folders while uploading).

  2. On your computer, locate the top-level folder containing the assets you would like to upload.

  3. Drag this folder onto your Dash browser window.

  4. You will see a "drop to upload" message, and when you release the mouse the following window will appear:

  5. Choose to either create the new folders, or just upload the asset contained within the folders you have selected.

  6. In the next screen, choose where to upload the top-level folder to. If you click "Top level", the folder you dragged onto Dash will be created at the highest level in your Dash. Alternatively, choose a subfolder to have your folder uploaded at that level.

Frequently Asked Questions


Can I import a very large number of assets in folders this way?

If you want to import a large number of files and folders into Dash then we recommend using the bulk import feature. We can help with this (or even do it for you) - just ask in the chat.

I'm trying to upload a folder structure, but I'm not getting the pop-up asking me whether to include folders

As stated above, this pop-up will only appear if using drag-and-drop to add assets, not if using the "Add Files" feature. Make sure you're using drag-and-drop.

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