---
title: "Add a file type"
slug: "add-a-file-type"
tags: ["Site Administrator", "How-to", "Totara Platform"]
updated: 2026-08-13T16:01:02Z
published: 2026-08-13T16:01:02Z
canonical: "totara.help/add-a-file-type"
---

> ## Documentation Index
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# Add a file type

As a Site Administrator you can add new file types. This will control the types of files users can upload to the site.

To add a new file type, follow these steps:

1. Go to *Quick-access menu > Server > File types*.
2. Click **Add a new file type** (located at the bottom of the page).
3. Configure the settings.
4. Click **Save changes**.

## Next steps

- [File type settings](/totara-20/docs/file-type-settings)
- [Edit a file type](/totara-20/docs/edit-a-file-type)
- [Remove a file type](/totara-20/docs/remove-a-file-type)
- [Restore a file type](/totara-20/docs/restore-a-file-type)

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