---
title: "Retrieve a stored file"
method: GET
path: "/api/file/{file_number}"
tags: ["Files"]
---

# Retrieve a stored file

`GET /api/file/{file_number}`

Returns the contents of the stored file identified by `file_number`.

## Path parameters

- `file_number` integer, required

## Query parameters

- `extension` string
- `filename` string

## Response `200`

File contents.

## Other responses

- `403` — Access denied.
- `404` — File not found.

---

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