# Inbox conversations

## Creates a new inbox conversation

> \
> \
> \*\*Required Permission:\*\* \`chatbots.inbox.conversations.create\`\
> \
> \*\*Resource:\*\* \`chatbots/:chatbotId\`

```json
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```


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