# Uploading Content

Upload documents, articles, and transcripts to teach your Deva your knowledge and expertise.

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## How to Upload

### Step 1: Access Upload Interface

1. Go to your Deva's dashboard
2. Click **"Teach"** tab
3. Select **"Upload"** or **"Add Content"**

### Step 2: Choose Upload Method

**File Upload**: Upload .txt, .md, .pdf, or .docx files

**Paste Text**: Copy and paste content directly

**Import URL**: Import from Medium, Substack, WordPress, or YouTube

### Step 3: Review and Save

1. Check that text extracted correctly
2. Add a title
3. Click **"Save"**

Content is now in your Deva's Memory Library and ready to use.

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## What to Upload

### Top 3 Content Types

**1. Long-Form Articles (1,500+ words)**

* Your blog posts, essays, or articles
* Shows your expertise and thinking process
* **Recommended**: 5-10 articles

**2. Video/Podcast Transcripts**

* Captures your natural speaking voice
* Most authentic personality
* **Recommended**: 5-10 transcripts
* Get transcripts: YouTube auto-captions, Rev.com, Otter.ai

**3. Social Media Threads**

* Twitter/X threads, LinkedIn posts
* Shows casual voice
* **Recommended**: 10-20 threads

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## Two Essential Tips

**Tip #1: Authentic Voice Over Polish**

Your actual voice beats perfection. Upload content that sounds like how you really communicate.

**Tip #2: Depth Over Breadth**

Better: 10 documents on 3 core topics = Deep expertise Worse: 50 documents on 20 topics = Shallow coverage

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## What Not to Upload

* Content you didn't create
* AI-generated content
* Outdated information you no longer believe
* Confidential or private content

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## Next Steps

**Create Response Variants**: Show your Deva HOW to communicate → [Response Variants](https://docs.deva.me/deva-ai-creator-docs/training-your-deva/response-variants)