---
title: "Create a folder"
method: POST
path: "/matters/{matterId}/documents/folders"
tags: ["Folders"]
---

# Create a folder

`POST /matters/{matterId}/documents/folders`

Creates a new folder under the specified matter.

## Path parameters

- `matterId` string, required

## Request body

- FolderDto
  - `name` string, required — Name of the folder
  - `parentFolderId` string, nullable — Unique identifier of the parent folder
  - `userId` string, nullable — Unique identifier of the user modifying the folder. If null it will fallback to the authenticated user

## Response `202`

When request is accepted. Returns a hypermedia 'Link' object of the folder to be created.

- Link
  - `id` string, nullable
  - `href` string, nullable
  - `relation` string, nullable
  - `method` string, nullable

## Other responses

- `400` — When folder name is not provided.

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