---
title: "Send a file message to an active conversation"
method: POST
path: "/api/ext/v3/conversations/messages/file"
tags: ["Conversations"]
---

# Send a file message to an active conversation

`POST /api/ext/v3/conversations/messages/file`

## Response `200`

Returns the sent message.

- SendFileResponse — Response model for sending a file message.
  - `message` MessageDto — Represents a message event within a conversation.
    - `text` string, nullable — The text content of the message.
    - `type` string, nullable — The message type.
    - `timestamp` string, nullable — The timestamp string of the message.
    - `owner` boolean — Indicates whether the message was sent by the owner.
    - `status` string, nullable — The current status of the message.
    - `avatar_url` string, nullable — The avatar URL of the sender.
    - `assigned_id` string, nullable — The assigned operator ID.
    - `operator_name` string, nullable — The operator's display name.
    - `failed_detail` string, nullable — Details of a failed message delivery, if any.
    - `bot_type` string, nullable — The type of bot, if applicable.
    - `id` string, nullable — The unique identifier of the conversation event.
    - `created` string, date-time — The creation timestamp of the event.
    - `conversation_id` string, nullable — The associated conversation identifier.
    - `ticket_id` string, nullable — The associated ticket identifier.
    - `event_type` string, nullable — The type of event (e.g., message, ticket, broadcast).

## Other responses

- `400` — The request is invalid.
- `401` — The request is unauthorized.
- `403` — The request is forbidden.
- `429` — Too many requests. Either the rate limit has been exceeded or usage limits have been reached.
- `500` — Unexpected error occurred. Please try again.

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