1. To add image content, navigate to the folder where you want to add the image.  This could be your my folder or a folder in a group that you are associated with.

2. Click the add item dropdown menu and select image.  The Edit Image screen appears.

3. Click in the Title field and give the image a short title.  The Title is used to identify your image to portal visitors, and in searches.  This is required.

4. Click on the Description field and type a description.  A description is a one-paragraph text abstract. It accurately and concisely describes your image though inclusion of key words.  Accurate keywords in the description ensure that the content will be found during a search.  This is required.

5. Click the Browse button, and browse on your computer to locate an image you would like to upload.  Click and highlight the image that you want to upload and click open.

The portal supports the .gif, .jpg, and .png image formats supported by most web browser software.  The path to the image on your computer will automatically load into the image field.

6. For the purposes of this tutorial, you can ignore Related items.

7. Decide if you want other logged-in portal users to be allowed to comment on your image.  By default, comments are disabled.

• To enable comments, scroll to Allow Discussion on this item and click the Enable bullet. 
• To disable comments, click the Disable bullet to prevent discussion on this item.

8. Click the Save button.  Your image will be uploaded to the portal and saved.  If you do not click Save, your link will not be created and saved for future use.

Note that large files may take a long time to upload.  Be patient. When your file has successfully uploaded you will see a message: Changes saved.

9. Your image is created in a private state that only you the owner, and those users and groups that your share with, can view. Using the state dropdown menu, you may choose to:

a. Change the state of your image to public draft, and:

b. Either submit your image for review and publication by portal editorial staff, or;

c. If you have permission to do so, publish your image yourself.

d. For more information on setting state, see Content has a State.

10. You may now, or later, want to edit your image, revise it's properties, delete it, or share it with other users and groups.