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

# Quick Start

> Get up and running with The Drive AI in minutes

## Create Your Account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to The Drive AI">
    Visit [thedrive.ai](https://thedrive.ai) in your web browser.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Your Sign-In Method">
    Select your preferred sign-in option:

    * **Google** - Sign in with your Google account
    * **Microsoft** - Sign in with your Microsoft account
    * **GitHub** - Sign in with your GitHub account
    * **Email & Password** - Create an account with your email address

    <Tip>
      Social sign-in (Google, Microsoft, GitHub) is the fastest way to get started—no password to remember.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete Setup">
    Follow the onboarding prompts to set up your workspace. You'll be ready to start uploading files immediately.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Upload Your First Files

Once you're in your workspace, you can start uploading files right away. There are two ways to upload:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Drag and Drop">
    The quickest way to upload files:

    1. Open your workspace in The Drive AI
    2. Drag files from your computer into the browser window
    3. Drop them anywhere in the workspace

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/thedriveai/7p_tCtj9qAPOIRij/images/drag-and-drop.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=7p_tCtj9qAPOIRij&q=85&s=acd7f0ee821cd47629265e6591db34d9" alt="Drag and drop files into The Drive AI" width="1920" height="1080" data-path="images/drag-and-drop.jpg" />
    </Frame>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="New Button">
    Use the toolbar to upload:

    1. Click the **New** button in the toolbar
    2. Select **Upload File** from the menu
    3. Choose files from your computer

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/thedriveai/7p_tCtj9qAPOIRij/images/new.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=7p_tCtj9qAPOIRij&q=85&s=a475941702f82973be0e0e6e4b675ccb" alt="Upload files using the New button" width="1920" height="1080" data-path="images/new.jpg" />
    </Frame>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

### Supported File Types

The Drive AI supports a wide range of file formats:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Documents" icon="file-lines">
    PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF
  </Card>

  <Card title="Spreadsheets" icon="table">
    XLSX, XLS, CSV
  </Card>

  <Card title="Presentations" icon="presentation-screen">
    PPTX, PPT
  </Card>

  <Card title="Images" icon="image">
    PNG, JPG, JPEG, GIF, WEBP
  </Card>

  <Card title="Audio" icon="headphones">
    MP3, WAV, M4A
  </Card>

  <Card title="Video" icon="video">
    MP4, MOV, AVI
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  **Free plan** supports text-based files only (PDF, DOCX, etc.). **Premium plan** unlocks support for images, audio, and video files.
</Note>

## Let AI Organize Your Files

After uploading, you have two options for organization:

### Option 1: Automatic Organization

When you upload files to the root of your workspace, The Drive AI automatically analyzes and organizes them into appropriate folders. No action needed—just upload and watch the magic happen.

### Option 2: Manual Organization (Command+K)

Want more control? Use the keyboard shortcut:

1. Select the files or folder you want to organize
2. Press `Command+K` (Mac) or `Ctrl+K` (Windows)
3. The AI will analyze and organize the selected items

<Tip>
  You can also right-click on files or folders and select **Organize with AI** from the context menu.
</Tip>

## Try Your First Command

Now that you have files in your workspace, try interacting with them:

### Chat Mode (Ask Questions)

Click on the chat interface and ask a question about your files:

```
What are the main topics covered in my uploaded documents?
```

The AI will analyze your files and provide an answer.

### Agent Mode (Take Actions)

Switch to Agent Mode to perform actions:

```
Create a folder called "Reports" and move all PDF files there
```

The AI will execute this command automatically.

## What's Next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Interface Overview" icon="desktop" href="/getting-started/interface-overview">
    Learn the layout and navigation of The Drive AI.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Auto-Organization" icon="folder-tree" href="/features/auto-organization">
    Master the AI-powered organization features.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Chat Mode" icon="comments" href="/features/chat-mode">
    Learn how to ask questions about your files.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Agent Mode" icon="robot" href="/features/agent-mode">
    Discover powerful file operations with natural language.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>