Uploading and Managing Policies & Processes in Atlas UP
The Policies & Processes section in Atlas UP allows account administrators to upload important company policies, standard operating procedures, and other governance documents. These documents are then **indexed by the AI assistant**, making them easily accessible to employees via **natural language search**.
Where to Upload Policies & Processes
To add documents, navigate to the Policies & Processes section from the main menu. Click on the Upload Document button to begin.
Uploading Files
- Click the "Upload Document" button.
 - Select one or multiple documents from your device.
 - Supported file formats: .md, .pdf, .txt, .csv, .doc, .docx (up to 10MB per file).
 - Once uploaded, the document will enter pending status while being processed and indexed.
 - Once indexing is complete, the document will be available alphabetically in the list.
 
Managing Uploaded Policies & Documents
Once a document is uploaded, it is accessible to all employees, ensuring easy access to policies and compliance documents.
Admin Permissions
- Edit Metadata: Admins can edit the document’s name or description.
 - Download: Any user can download company policies.
 - Delete: Only admins can delete documents.
 
Non-Admin Permissions
- Users can view and download documents but cannot edit or delete them.
 
Why Uploading Policies Matters
- Instant Access: Employees can ask the AI assistant about policies instead of searching manually.
 - Company-Wide Visibility: Ensures all employees have access to the latest policies.
 - Compliance & Governance: Ensures that policies are easily retrievable and consistently followed.
 
Next Steps
Start by uploading your company’s essential policies and documents. Need recommendations? Check out our Recommended Policies & Documents guide.