---
title: "Start a new blob upload (POST to /v2/{name}/blobs/uploads)"
method: POST
path: "/v2/{name}/blobs/{ref}"
tags: ["oci"]
---

# Start a new blob upload (POST to /v2/{name}/blobs/uploads)

`POST /v2/{name}/blobs/{ref}`

Authentication is optional for unclaimed projects. If the project's organization is claimed, valid authentication with Create permission is required. If the project doesn't exist and a slug is used, the project will be created automatically.

## Path parameters

- `name` string, required
- `ref` string, required

## Query parameters

- `digest` string, nullable
- `from` string, nullable

## Response `default`

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