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# addMultipartData(_:withName:type:)

Specifies a named multipart POST body for this request.

```
func addMultipartData(_ data: Data!, withName name: String!, type: String!)
```

## Parameters

`data`

The data for the multipart POST body, such as an image or text.

`name`

The name of the multipart POST body. This is the name that a specific social service expects.

`type`

The type of the multipart POST body. This is the MIME content type of the multipart data.

## Discussion

Possible parameter values are dependent on the target service. This information, as well as guidance on when to use a multipart POST body, is documented by the service provider. For links to documentation for the supported services, see Table 1 in [`SLRequest`](/documentation/Social/SLRequest).

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