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

# Connect Local Folders

> Connect local folders on your computer to Wissly

The most basic connection method is directly selecting a folder on your computer.

## Step 1: Open the Add Folder Screen

<Steps>
  <Step title="Launch Wissly">
    Launch the Wissly app.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Open Folder">
    Click **File > Open Folder** from the top menu.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Step 2: Select Folder

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Explorer">
    File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) will open.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find Folder">
    Find and select the folder you want to connect.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm">
    Click the **OK** or **Select Folder** button.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Start with a single work folder first.
</Tip>

## Step 3: Wait for Indexing

<Steps>
  <Step title="Indexing Starts">
    Once the folder is added, Wissly automatically starts indexing.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check Progress">
    Progress is displayed next to the folder (e.g., "Indexing 45%").
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm Completion">
    When indexing completes, "Complete" or a checkmark will appear.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  Indexing time varies based on each document's size. Small documents take a few seconds, while large documents may take up to an hour.
</Info>

<Card title="Connect NAS and Network Drives" icon="network-wired" href="/en/connect/nas-network">
  Learn how to connect company NAS or network drives.
</Card>