# How to import files into a BaseSpace Project using the web Interface

The following file types can be uploaded to projects in BaseSpace Sequence Hub.

* FASTQ files (\*.fastq.gz),
* Analysis files (Variant Call Format (VCF) and Genomic Variant Call Format (gVCF)),
* Manifests (\*.txt),
* Sample Sheets (.csv),
* etc.

Note: User must have write access (ownership) of the BaseSpace project.

**To upload data via the web interface:**

1. Open the BaseSpace project.
2. From the project, select File (the paper icon), then Upload, and then select Files.
3. Select type of files to upload.

Note: Uploading multiple FASTQ, VCF, or manifest files in a single session requires files of the same type.

1. If uploading a FASTQ file, do the following.
   1. Select Select Biosample, then select or create a Biosample for the FASTQ file(s).
   2. Enter a library name.
   3. Select a library prep kit.
   4. \[Optional] Enter a position name.
   5. Select Finish Upload.
2. If uploading a VCF file, do the following.
   1. Select Select Biosample, then select or create a Biosample for the VCF(s).
   2. Select Finish Upload.
3. If uploading a manifest file, do the following.
   1. Select Select Biosample, then select or create a Biosample that the manifest will be associated with.
   2. Select Finish Upload.
4. If uploading other file types, do the following. (This option is only available in New mode.)
   1. \[Optional] Select Select Biosample, then select or create a Biosample that the files will be associated with.
   2. Select Finish Upload.

See the [Import Files Into a Project help page](https://help.basespace.illumina.com/manage-data/import-data#import-files-into-a-project) for additional information.

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