---
title: "Creates a custom voice."
method: POST
path: "/audio/voices"
tags: ["Audio"]
---

# Creates a custom voice.

`POST /audio/voices`

Create a custom voice you can use for audio output (for example, in Text-to-Speech and the Realtime API). This requires an audio sample and a previously uploaded consent recording.

See the [custom voices guide](/docs/guides/text-to-speech#custom-voices) for requirements and best practices. Custom voices are limited to eligible customers.

## Response `200`

OK

- VoiceResource — A custom voice that can be used for audio output.
  - `object` 'audio.voice', required — The object type, which is always `audio.voice`.
  - `id` string, required — The voice identifier, which can be referenced in API endpoints.
  - `name` string, required — The name of the voice.
  - `created_at` integer, required — The Unix timestamp (in seconds) for when the voice was created.

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