---
title: "Get a single media object with an external ID"
method: GET
path: "/v2/site/{site_id}/media/ext:{external_id}"
tags: ["Media"]
---

# Get a single media object with an external ID

`GET /v2/site/{site_id}/media/ext:{external_id}`

Uses the external ID of a media to return all metadata and assets (images, tracks, conversions, manifests) associated with the media

Various formats are supported including JSON and various RSS types.

## Path parameters

- `site_id` string, required
- `external_id` string, required

## Query parameters

- `max_resolution` 320 | 480 | 640 | 960 | 1280 | 1920
- `format` 'json' | 'googledfp' | 'legacyrss' | 'mrss' | 'partner_rss' | 'roku_rss'
- `default_source_fallback` boolean
- `poster_width` 40 | 120 | 320 | 480 | 720 | 1280 | 1920
- `recommendations_playlist_id` string
- `sources` string[]
- `token` string

## Response `200`

A JSON object or RSS feed describing a media item including metadata, sources, and associated assets like tracks referenced by site_id and external_id

## Other responses

- `403` — Access is Forbidden This error commonly occurs when a user either does not have a token or uses an invalid token to request an asset that requires [URL signing](https://docs.jwplayer.com/platform/reference/protect-your-content-with-signed-urls). It may also occur due to geoblocking, account suspension, deletion, or limits reached.
- `404` — Not Found The requested asset could not be found.

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