# Getting file IDs to attach to a Send Message request

**URL:** <https://devforum.zoom.us/t/getting-file-ids-to-attach-to-a-send-message-request/81683>\
**Category:** Chat\
**Tags:** api\
**Created:** [January 19, 2023, 6:32am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/getting-file-ids-to-attach-to-a-send-message-request/81683 "2023-01-19T06:32:08Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 19, 2023, 6:32am UTC](https://devforum.zoom.us/t/getting-file-ids-to-attach-to-a-send-message-request/81683/1 "2023-01-19T06:32:08Z")

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Hi,  
The [Send Message endpoint](https://marketplace.zoom.us/docs/api-reference/chat/methods/#operation/sendaChatMessage) mentions a `file_ids` parameter that can be used to attach up to 6 files to the sent message. Where can I get these IDs?  
Thanks