> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://doc.rapida.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create knowledge

> Learn how to create a new knowledge base in the system

## Prerequisites

Before creating a knowledge base, ensure that you have set up an embedding model with Rapida. To set up an embedding model:

1. Navigate to the Embedding Models section in your Rapida dashboard.
2. Select the embedding model provider you want to use (e.g., OpenAI, Cohere, etc).
3. Follow the provider-specific instructions to complete the setup.

For detailed instructions on setting up embedding models, refer to the provider-specific documentation in the Embedding Models section:

* [OpenAI](/integrations/llm/openai)
* [Google AI](/integrations/llm/google-ai)
* [Cohere](/integrations/llm/cohere)

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Knowledge">
    Begin by navigating to the Knowledge section in the main navigation menu.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/rapidaai/iFtJHOhZE0HHFT_Q/images/create_knowledge/create_knowledge_1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=iFtJHOhZE0HHFT_Q&q=85&s=55b6a51b45be2996b4e2aa73bd9fa4f2" alt="Navigate to Knowledge" width="2704" height="1352" data-path="images/create_knowledge/create_knowledge_1.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Initiate Knowledge Base Creation">
    Click on the "Add new knowledge" button to start the process of creating a new knowledge base.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/rapidaai/iFtJHOhZE0HHFT_Q/images/create_knowledge/create_knowledge_2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=iFtJHOhZE0HHFT_Q&q=85&s=c8600f58fb50783ab2f89e0ff9ddf715" alt="Initiate Knowledge Base Creation" width="3244" height="1274" data-path="images/create_knowledge/create_knowledge_2.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Embedding Model and Credentials">
    First, select an appropriate embedding model for your knowledge base by clicking the dropdown menu.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/rapidaai/NtIA4Env_3UWm8tk/images/create_knowledge/create_knowledge_4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=NtIA4Env_3UWm8tk&q=85&s=619bd0f72c46164d1f262f60e9d74797" alt="Choose Embedding Model" width="1264" height="896" data-path="images/create_knowledge/create_knowledge_4.png" />

    After selecting the embedding model provider, you'll need to select the credentials to use:

    1. Click the "Select credential" dropdown in the Credential section
    2. Choose from existing credentials for the selected provider, or click the "+" button to add a new credential
    3. If adding a new credential, you'll need to provide:
       * A name for the credential
       * The API key or required authentication information for the selected provider

    Different providers require different credential information:

    * **OpenAI**: API key
    * **VoyageAI**: API key
    * **Google AI**: API key
    * **Cohere**: API key

    For detailed instructions on setting up credentials for each provider, refer to the respective integration documentation linked in the Prerequisites section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Basic Information">
    Complete all required fields in the knowledge base creation form:

    1. **Name**: Enter a descriptive name for your knowledge base in the text field (e.g., "Our website database").
    2. **Description**: Provide a brief explanation of the purpose of this knowledge base or what type of content it contains.
    3. **Tags**: Add relevant tags to make your knowledge base easier to find. Separate tags with commas and press Enter to confirm each tag.
    4. **Review Information**: Double-check all entered information for accuracy.
    5. **Create Knowledge Base**: Click the blue "Create knowledge" button in the bottom right corner to proceed.

           <img src="https://mintcdn.com/rapidaai/NtIA4Env_3UWm8tk/images/create_knowledge/create_knowledge_5.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=NtIA4Env_3UWm8tk&q=85&s=c67407d418349e089b5ed08b4081ee33" alt="Enter Basic Information" width="1224" height="900" data-path="images/create_knowledge/create_knowledge_5.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload Content">
    Upload the relevant content for your knowledge base:

    * Drag and drop files or click to select files from your computer
    * Supported file formats will be processed and added to your knowledge base

          <img src="https://mintcdn.com/rapidaai/iFtJHOhZE0HHFT_Q/images/create_knowledge/create_knowledge_6.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=iFtJHOhZE0HHFT_Q&q=85&s=dced87aaf9da80cc8d2887d4434cf477" alt="Upload Content" width="3224" height="1770" data-path="images/create_knowledge/create_knowledge_6.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review and Create">
    Review all the information and settings for your knowledge base.
    Click "**Upload new Document**" to finalize the creation process.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/rapidaai/iFtJHOhZE0HHFT_Q/images/create_knowledge/create_knowledge_7.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=iFtJHOhZE0HHFT_Q&q=85&s=6621b8434dd34484e361ee93463e532b" alt="Review and Create" width="3236" height="1782" data-path="images/create_knowledge/create_knowledge_7.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Success Confirmation">
    You'll see a confirmation that your knowledge base has been created successfully.
    The parsing and tokenization of the documents will take a while.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/rapidaai/iFtJHOhZE0HHFT_Q/images/create_knowledge/create_knowledge_8.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=iFtJHOhZE0HHFT_Q&q=85&s=9ee05c06d2480143babe69dc6440ee96" alt="Parsing documents" width="3346" height="1102" data-path="images/create_knowledge/create_knowledge_8.png" />

    Once the process is complete, you'll see a success message.

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/rapidaai/iFtJHOhZE0HHFT_Q/images/create_knowledge/create_knowledge_9.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=iFtJHOhZE0HHFT_Q&q=85&s=c32d1a8b6d19f662f01bd9ce1520c17c" alt="Document Parsing Success" width="3244" height="708" data-path="images/create_knowledge/create_knowledge_9.png" />

    You can now start using your new knowledge base with assistants or upload more documents.
  </Step>
</Steps>