# How to Create a New Notebook in NotebookLM Using an External Source

> To create a new notebook in NotebookLM using an external source, tap Create New on the main dashboard, go to the Upload Sources tab, and click Choose File to select your local file, which then creates and adds the new notebook to your workspace.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-a-new-notebook-in-notebooklm-using-an-external-source/
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3775ab56e05a00fdcea1/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On NotebookLM's main dashboard, tap 'Create New'.
2. After that, go to the Upload Sources tab and click 'Choose File'. Find and select the local file you want to use as the source.
3. Finally, a new Notebook will be created and added to your NotebookLM workspace.