---
title: "Creates a new collection."
method: POST
path: "/Collections"
tags: ["Collection"]
---

# Creates a new collection.

`POST /Collections`

## Query parameters

- `name` string, nullable — The name of the collection.
- `ids` string[], nullable — Item Ids to add to the collection.
- `parentId` string, uuid, nullable — Optional. Create the collection within a specific folder.
- `isLocked` boolean — Whether or not to lock the new collection.

## Response `200`

Collection created.

- CollectionCreationResult
  - `Id` string, uuid

## Other responses

- `401` — Unauthorized
- `403` — Forbidden

---

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