# Adding files to the depot

To add a file to the depot, you must perform two actions: (1) open the file for add, which places the file in a changelist, and (2) submit the changelist, which copies the file to the depot.

To add a file to the depot:

1. In the Tree pane, click the Workspace tab.
2. Browse to the file you want to add. If the file does not reside in the depot, its icon is unmarked ().
3. Context-click the file and choose Mark for Add. The file icon displays a red plus sign () indicating it is open for add.
4. To submit the changelist containing the open file, context-click the file and choose Submit.... The Pending Changelist form is displayed, listing the files in the changelist.
5. Enter a description of the change and click Submit. The new file is added to the depot.

Note: If you do not see the local file in the Workspace tab, choose View>Filter Workspace>Show Local Workspace Files.