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# Uploading Documents

This guide explains how to upload documents to CapSign for signing.

## Prerequisites

* CapSign account
* Document file (PDF, Word, etc.) or IPFS/Arweave URL

## Step-by-Step Guide

### Step 1: Navigate to Upload

1. Log in to CapSign
2. Navigate to **Documents** → **Upload**

### Step 2: Choose Upload Method

**Option A: Upload File**

* Click "Choose File"
* Select document from computer
* Supports PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, etc.

**Option B: Enter URL**

* Already on IPFS/Arweave?
* Paste the URL
* Content hash calculated automatically

### Step 3: Enter Document Details

**Title**

* Descriptive name (e.g., "Series A Subscription Agreement")

**Category**

* Choose category (Legal, Employment, Compliance, etc.)
* Or create custom category

**Required Signers** (Optional)

* Add wallet addresses of required signers
* Leave empty if no specific signers required

### Step 4: Upload

Click **Upload Document**.

Document is:

1. Uploaded to IPFS (if file upload)
2. Content hash calculated
3. Attestation created on-chain
4. Added to your documents list

## After Uploading

### Share with Signers

If you added required signers:

* They receive notification
* Document appears in their "Pending" list
* They can review and sign

### Track Status

Monitor signing progress:

* See who has signed
* See who still needs to sign
* Download signed copies

## Best Practices

* **Clear titles** - Make documents easy to identify
* **Use categories** - Organize documents logically
* **Add signers** - Specify required signers upfront
* **Verify content** - Double-check document before uploading

## See Also

* [Signing Documents](/capsign/documents/signing-documents.md)
* [Document Verification](/capsign/documents/verification.md)