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Upload a CSV

Add a CSV file to AskPhi by dragging it into the upload card or browsing for it.

Before you start​

  • A .csv file with a header row.
  • Up to 10,000 data rows (header not counted).
  • The file should be encoded in UTF-8 (most spreadsheet exports are).

If you are not sure your file qualifies, see System requirements.

Steps​

  1. Open the Chat home (click the AskPhi logo, or + New Chat in the sidebar).
  2. Find the Upload New Data Source card on the right side.
  3. Either:
    • Drag and drop the CSV onto the dashed drop zone, or
    • Click the drop zone and pick a file from your computer.
  4. The file appears in a preview row showing its name and size.
  5. Click Upload File.
  6. Watch the Uploading: x% progress under the file name. When it reaches 100%, a green "File uploaded successfully!" toast appears.

The newly uploaded file becomes the selected file. The right side of the chat home turns into a Create Session form so you can chat with it right away.

Why uploads happen in chunks​

AskPhi splits your file into 5 MB pieces and sends them one after another. This:

  • Avoids browser timeouts on slower connections.
  • Lets the upload bar update smoothly as each chunk completes.
  • Reduces the chance of having to retry a whole large file.

You don't have to do anything — chunking is automatic.

Replacing or re-uploading a file​

AskPhi treats every upload as a new file. To replace data, you can either:

  • Upload again with a new name, then delete the old file from Data Sources, or
  • Open the existing file's data editor and use Append CSV to merge new rows in.

Troubleshooting​

  • "Only .csv files are allowed." — pick a file with a .csv extension. Excel .xlsx is not supported. Save your sheet as CSV first.
  • Upload stops mid-way — your network may have dropped. Click Upload File again; AskPhi will start fresh.
  • Upload completes but my file isn't in the list — refresh the page. The Data Sources list updates after a successful upload, but a hard refresh always reflects the latest state.
  • "Upload failed. Please try again." — usually the file is too large (> 10,000 data rows) or the server is busy. Try a smaller subset or wait a minute.

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