Upload Your First Document
Learn how to upload and organize documents in Tideon
📁 Getting Started with Document Upload
This comprehensive guide will walk you through uploading documents to Tideon and organizing them effectively for AI-powered analysis.
🚀 Upload Methods
Tideon offers four powerful ways to get your documents into the platform:
Upload Methods Overview
Direct Upload
Click to browse and select files from your computer
Drag & Drop
Simply drag files onto any page to start uploading
Cloud Import
Connect Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, and more
URL Import
Import documents directly from web URLs
Supported File Formats
📄Documents
📊Spreadsheets
💻Code & Text
📤 How to Upload Documents
1️⃣ Direct Upload & Drag-Drop
🖱️Click to Upload
📁Drag & Drop
💡 Pro Tip: You can drag and drop multiple files at once. Tideon will process them in parallel for faster uploads.
2️⃣ Cloud Storage & URL Import
Cloud Import
Connect your existing cloud storage:
URL Import
Import documents from the web:
⚙️ Document Processing Pipeline
How Tideon Processes Your Documents
Processing Status Indicators
📂 Organization & Management
Smart Document Organization
Folders & Collections
My Documents/ ├── 📁 Research/ │ ├── 📄 Papers/ │ └── 📝 Notes/ ├── 📁 Contracts/ └── 📁 Reports/
Smart Tags & Labels
AI-Powered Features:
Search & Filter Capabilities
Full-Text Search
Search content across all documents
Date Filters
Filter by upload or modified date
Tag Filtering
Quick filter by tags and categories
File Type
Filter by document format
Source
Local, Drive, URL imports
Status
Processing, ready, failed
🚀 Advanced Features
Batch Upload
Version Control
Smart OCR
Document Linking
💳 Plans & Limits
Free
Professional
🔒 Security & Privacy
Encryption
AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit
Access Control
Role-based permissions
Audit Logs
Track all document actions
Compliance
GDPR, SOC 2 compliant
Data Residency
Choose your region
Data Deletion
Complete removal on request
🔧 Troubleshooting
Common Issues & Solutions
⏸️Upload Stuck
❌Processing Failed
🔍OCR Not Working
📊Quota Issues
Error Message Reference
| Error Message | Solution |
|---|---|
| "File too large" | Compress the file or upgrade your plan |
| "Unsupported format" | Convert to PDF, DOCX, or other supported format |
| "Processing timeout" | Document too complex, try splitting or contact support |
| "Quota exceeded" | Upgrade plan or wait for monthly reset |
✨ Best Practices
📂Organize Before Upload
📝Use Descriptive Names
2024-Q3-Financial-Report.pdfdocument1.pdf⚡Optimize Files
🔄Regular Maintenance
🎯 Next Steps
Your Documents are Ready!
Now that you've mastered uploading, it's time to unlock the power of AI conversations with your documents.