# Uploading Files

## Getting Started

1. **Navigate to My Drive**

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2. **Drag and Drop or Choose Files to Upload**

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3. **Organize your Files by creating Folders within Paxton**
4. **Analyze your Processed Files**

## Tips for Success

* Ensure your files have finished processing before querying. This is denoted when the loading circle has finished spinning for the file.&#x20;

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