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diff --git a/doc/development/documentation/site_architecture/deployment_process.md b/doc/development/documentation/site_architecture/deployment_process.md
index 25bc699c9d4..5203ca52922 100644
--- a/doc/development/documentation/site_architecture/deployment_process.md
+++ b/doc/development/documentation/site_architecture/deployment_process.md
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ for the stable branch of the image to rebuild. You might do this:
 
 ## Latest documentation
 
-A Docker image (tagged `latest`) is built that contains:
+We build a Docker image (tagged `latest`) that contains:
 
 - The latest online version of the documentation.
 - The documentation from the stable branches of upstream projects.
diff --git a/doc/development/documentation/site_architecture/folder_structure.md b/doc/development/documentation/site_architecture/folder_structure.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..e960a6491c7
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+++ b/doc/development/documentation/site_architecture/folder_structure.md
@@ -0,0 +1,98 @@
+---
+stage: none
+group: unassigned
+info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/ux/technical-writing/#assignments
+---
+
+# Folder structure for documentation
+
+The documentation is separated by top-level audience folders [`user`](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/tree/master/doc/user),
+[`administration`](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/tree/master/doc/administration),
+and [`development`](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/tree/master/doc/development)
+(contributing) folders.
+
+Beyond that, we primarily follow the structure of the GitLab user interface or
+API.
+
+Our goal is to have a clear hierarchical structure with meaningful URLs like
+`docs.gitlab.com/user/project/merge_requests/`. With this pattern, you can
+immediately tell that you are navigating to user-related documentation about
+Project features; specifically about Merge Requests. Our site's paths match
+those of our repository, so the clear structure also makes documentation easier
+to update.
+
+Put files for a specific product area into the related folder:
+
+| Directory             | Contents |
+|:----------------------|:------------------|
+| `doc/user/`           | Documentation for users. Anything that can be done in the GitLab user interface goes here, including usage of the `/admin` interface. |
+| `doc/administration/` | Documentation that requires the user to have access to the server where GitLab is installed. Administrator settings in the GitLab user interface are under `doc/user/admin_area/`. |
+| `doc/api/`            | Documentation for the API. |
+| `doc/development/`    | Documentation related to the development of GitLab, whether contributing code or documentation. Related process and style guides should go here. |
+| `doc/legal/`          | Legal documents about contributing to GitLab. |
+| `doc/install/`        | Instructions for installing GitLab. |
+| `doc/update/`         | Instructions for updating GitLab. |
+| `doc/topics/`         | Indexes per topic (`doc/topics/topic_name/index.md`): all resources for that topic. |
+
+## Work with directories and files
+
+When working with directories and files:
+
+1. When you create a new directory, always start with an `index.md` file.
+   Don't use another filename and do not create `README.md` files.
+1. Do not use special characters and spaces, or capital letters in file
+   names, directory names, branch names, and anything that generates a path.
+1. When creating or renaming a file or directory and it has more than one word
+   in its name, use underscores (`_`) instead of spaces or dashes. For example,
+   proper naming would be `import_project/import_from_github.md`. This applies
+   to both image files and Markdown files.
+1. For image files, do not exceed 100KB.
+1. Do not upload video files to the product repositories.
+   [Link or embed videos](../styleguide/index.md#videos) instead.
+1. There are four main directories: `user`, `administration`, `api`, and
+   `development`.
+1. The `doc/user/` directory has five main subdirectories: `project/`, `group/`,
+   `profile/`, `dashboard/` and `admin_area/`.
+   - `doc/user/project/` should contain all project related documentation.
+   - `doc/user/group/` should contain all group related documentation.
+   - `doc/user/profile/` should contain all profile related documentation.
+     Every page you would navigate under `/profile` should have its own document,
+     for example, `account.md`, `applications.md`, or `emails.md`.
+   - `doc/user/dashboard/` should contain all dashboard related documentation.
+   - `doc/user/admin_area/` should contain all administrator-related
+     documentation describing what can be achieved by accessing the GitLab
+     administrator interface (not to be confused with `doc/administration` where
+     server access is required).
+     - Every category under `/admin/application_settings/` should have its
+      own document located at `doc/user/admin_area/settings/`. For example,
+      the **Visibility and Access Controls** category should have a document
+      located at `doc/user/admin_area/settings/visibility_and_access_controls.md`.
+1. The `doc/topics/` directory holds topic-related technical content. Create
+   `doc/topics/topic_name/subtopic_name/index.md` when subtopics become necessary.
+   General user and administrator documentation should be placed accordingly.
+1. The `/university/` directory is *deprecated* and the majority of its documentation
+   has been moved.
+
+If you're unsure where to place a document or a content addition, this shouldn't
+stop you from authoring and contributing. Use your best judgment, and then ask
+the reviewer of your MR to confirm your decision. You can also ask a technical writer at
+any stage in the process. The technical writing team reviews all
+documentation changes, regardless, and can move content if there is a better
+place for it.
+
+## Avoid duplication
+
+Do not include the same information in multiple places.
+[Link to a single source of truth instead.](../styleguide/index.md#link-instead-of-repeating-text)
+
+## References across documents
+
+- Give each folder an `index.md` page that introduces the topic, and both introduces
+  and links to the child pages, including to the index pages of
+  any next-level sub-paths.
+- To ensure discoverability, ensure each new or renamed doc is linked from its
+  higher-level index page and other related pages.
+- When making reference to other GitLab products and features, link to their
+  respective documentation, at least on first mention.
+- When making reference to third-party products or technologies, link out to
+  their external sites, documentation, and resources.
diff --git a/doc/development/documentation/site_architecture/index.md b/doc/development/documentation/site_architecture/index.md
index 60894430d15..e7a915eab09 100644
--- a/doc/development/documentation/site_architecture/index.md
+++ b/doc/development/documentation/site_architecture/index.md
@@ -52,19 +52,20 @@ product, and all together are pulled to generate the docs website:
 - [GitLab Runner](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-runner/-/tree/main/docs)
 - [GitLab Chart](https://gitlab.com/charts/gitlab/tree/master/doc)
 
+Learn more about [the docs folder structure](folder_structure.md).
+
 ## Assets
 
 To provide an optimized site structure, design, and a search-engine friendly
 website, along with a discoverable documentation, we use a few assets for
 the GitLab Documentation website.
 
-### Libraries
+### External libraries
+
+GitLab Docs is built with a combination of external:
 
-- [Bootstrap 4.3.1 components](https://getbootstrap.com/docs/4.3/components/)
-- [Bootstrap 4.3.1 JS](https://getbootstrap.com/docs/4.3/getting-started/javascript/)
-- [jQuery](https://jquery.com/) 3.3.1
-- [Clipboard JS](https://clipboardjs.com/)
-- [Font Awesome 4.7.0](https://fontawesome.com/v4.7.0/icons/)
+- [JavaScript libraries](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-docs/-/blob/main/package.json).
+- [Ruby libraries](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-docs/-/blob/main/Gemfile).
 
 ### SEO
 
@@ -98,7 +99,7 @@ The pipeline in the `gitlab-docs` project:
 
 Once a week on Mondays, a scheduled pipeline runs and rebuilds the Docker images
 used in various pipeline jobs, like `docs-lint`. The Docker image configuration files are
-located in the [Dockerfiles directory](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-docs/-/tree/master/dockerfiles).
+located in the [Dockerfiles directory](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-docs/-/tree/main/dockerfiles).
 
 If you need to rebuild the Docker images immediately (must have maintainer level permissions):