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# Initiate File Upload

Creates a new file upload session. The ID returned as part of the response object will be used to refer to the file in all subsequent upload and scanning operations.

## Parameters

| Parameter | Description |
| - | - |
| File Size | The number of bytes representing the size of the file to-be-uploaded. |

## Example Output

```json theme={"dark"}
{
	"id": "b9db7436-cf1f-4bf2-a534-cb0a5ff973ac",
	"fileSizeBytes": 1,
	"chunkSize": 10485760,
	"mimeType": ""
}
```

## Workflow Library Example

[Initiate File Upload with Nightfall Ai and Send Results Via Email](https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/initiate-file-upload-with-nightfall-ai-and-send-results-via-email)

![Workflow Library](https://mintcdn.com/blinkops-2/ojHYuDeYX5FWuN8a/img/Icons/play-box.svg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=ojHYuDeYX5FWuN8a\&q=85\&s=b8af968e71438a9499c3223c9bd29fb2)

Preview this Workflow on desktop

[https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/initiate-file-upload-with-nightfall-ai-and-send-results-via-email/canvas](https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/initiate-file-upload-with-nightfall-ai-and-send-results-via-email/canvas)