--- title: How to Add a Document to the Library description: Learn how to add documents to the community library in just a few simple steps. Upload files, add links, set access permissions, and notify users with ease --- [Skip to content](https://kb.managemynest.com/en/how-to-add-a-document-to-the-library#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![Header-01-2](https://kb.managemynest.com/hubfs/Header-01-2.svg) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Manage My Nest](https://kb.managemynest.com/en?hsLang=en) 2. [How To](https://kb.managemynest.com/en/how-to?hsLang=en) March 2, 2025 # How to Add a Document to the Library ## Step by step instructions on how to add a document to the library and manage all aspects of document properties. 1. **Access the Library** - Navigate to **Community → Library**. 2. **Select a Library Section** - Under **Library Sections**, find and click the section where you want to add the document. 3. **Add a Document** - Click **Add Documents to this Section** in the top-right corner. 4. **Set Document Type** - The document **Type** will be preselected based on the section you chose. - If needed, you can change the **Type** or add an optional **Sub-Type**. 5. **Define Access and Settings** - **Who can access the document?** *(Required)* – Select the appropriate access level. - **Language** *(Required)* – Choose the language for the document. - **Related to a Facility?** *(Optional)* – If the document is linked to a facility, select it from the **Unit/Facility** dropdown under **Related To**. 6. **Upload or Link the Document** - Under **Document/Link Reference**, choose one of the following: - **Upload a Document** – Select **Document**, then click **Choose File** to upload. - **Add a Link** – Click **Link** and enter the **URL**. 7. **Set an Expiration Date (Optional)** - If needed, set an expiration date. The document or link will become inactive after the selected date. 8. **Add Document Details** - **Title** – Enter a name for the document. - **Description** – Provide a brief description of the document’s purpose. 9. **Notify Others (Optional)** - Under **Broadcast this to others**, choose who should be notified by email. - To attach the document to the email, select the checkbox. Click **Add** to complete the process. You have successfully added a document to the Library. - [Getting started](https://kb.managemynest.com/en/getting-started?hsLang=en) - [How To](https://kb.managemynest.com/en/how-to?hsLang=en) - [FAQs](https://kb.managemynest.com/en/faqs?hsLang=en) - [Account](https://kb.managemynest.com/en/account?hsLang=en) 6333 E. Mockingbird Ln, Suite 147-844 Dallas, TX 75214 [mailto:email@email.com](mailto:email@email.com) Copyright © 2025, managemynest.com