# How to duplicate file object?

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**Created:** [January 30, 2024, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.appfarm.io/t/how-to-duplicate-file-object/1014 "2024-01-30T13:00:07Z")\
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Hi,

Thank you for your question!

The recommended way to duplicate a file object is to use the [Create File Object](https://docs.appfarm.io/library/action-nodes/create-file-object) action node. The source type can be changed to URL, and here you can use the File Content URL of the file you wish to duplicate. It will then look something like this:  
 ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/appfarm/original/2X/4/4c0d0d3955ec1b45695dd02a15c3eba83c5716b0.png)

Rhys

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