---
title: "Prepare the upload"
method: POST
path: "/v7/file_cmds/upload/prepare"
tags: ["Step 1"]
---

# Prepare the upload

`POST /v7/file_cmds/upload/prepare`

Prepare the upload of a file in chunks.

## Request body

- object

## Response `200`

Successful response

- object
  - `file_id` string — File ID to be used in subsequent upload steps.

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad request

---

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