> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.openlit.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create Folder

> Create folders to organize dashboards into logical collections by team, feature, environment, or product for better management and navigation.

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## Steps

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  <Step title="Create a new folder">
    <Frame>
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    </Frame>

    1. Navigate to the **Dashboards** section in the main navigation
    2. Click the **Create new dashboard** button in the top right corner
    3. A **"Create a new dashboard or folder"** popup will appear
    4. **Fill in the folder details**:
       * **Name**: Enter a descriptive name for your folder (e.g., "Production Monitoring")
       * **Description**: Describe what dashboards this folder will contain
       * **Tags**: Add relevant tags for organization and searchability
       * **Type**: Select **Folder** (Container for dashboards and other folders)
    5. Click the **Add** button to create your folder
    6. Your new folder will appear in the dashboard explorer
  </Step>

  <Step title="Your folder is created">
    You can now **drag and drop dashboards** into it directly from the dashboard list.
  </Step>
</Steps>
