diff --git a/b0esche_cloud/lib/pages/file_explorer.dart b/b0esche_cloud/lib/pages/file_explorer.dart
index 64eb3b9..63549ca 100644
--- a/b0esche_cloud/lib/pages/file_explorer.dart
+++ b/b0esche_cloud/lib/pages/file_explorer.dart
@@ -316,8 +316,10 @@ class _FileExplorerState extends State<FileExplorer> {
 
     try {
       final fileService = getIt<FileService>();
+      // If orgId is 'personal', treat as empty string for personal workspace
+      final effectiveOrgId = (widget.orgId == 'personal') ? '' : widget.orgId;
       final fileId = await fileService.createDocument(
-        widget.orgId,
+        effectiveOrgId,
         currentPath,
         docName,
       );