# Ingest Data into an EKG

You can import data into an EKG using the Manage Data section inside your knowledge base. There are three primary methods for ingesting data.

# From Local Files

This method allows you to upload files directly from your local system.

1. Navigate to the Manage Data section and select the Import tab.

2. You can either drag and drop your files directly onto the upload area or click to browse and select files from your local system.

3. Once selected, the files will automatically be uploaded, chunked, and embedded according to the pre-configured chunking and embedding strategies for the EKG.

# From the Data Library

This method allows you to import documents that are already stored within the Data Library.

1. Navigate to the Manage Data section and select the Import tab.

2. Below the local file upload section, click the Data Library icon.

3. Select the required document set, and then choose the specific files you wish to import from that set.

4. Click Import. The files will then be automatically processed, chunked, and embedded.

# Using the Flow Designer

For more advanced or customized data ingestion pipelines, you can use the Flow Designer. This allows you to build a custom flow to pull data from a wide variety of sources, such as Amazon S3, Google Drive, etc and ingest it directly into the EKG.

For detailed guidelines on building an ingestion pipeline, please refer to the Automated Workflow