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Error
Application error

21655: The ContentSid is Invalid

Twilio Messaging DocumentationMessaging
Twilio Content DocumentationContent

Description

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This error means the ContentSid in your message request is not a valid Content Template SID for the message you are sending. Use a valid Content Template SID that matches the HX pattern and belongs to the same account that is creating the Message resource.

Possible causes

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  • The ContentSid value has a typo, is incomplete, or does not match the required ^HX[0-9a-fA-F]{32}$ format.
  • The template was deleted, so the SID no longer points to an active Content Template.
  • The template belongs to a different account or subaccount than the one used to create the message. A Content Sid can only be used by one Twilio account SID, and the Message resource is created under the account in your request.
  • Copy the ContentSid directly from the Content Template Builder or from the Content API response. Confirm that it starts with HX and is 34 characters long.
  • Verify that the template still exists by fetching it with GET /v1/Content/{ContentSid} or by listing templates with GET /v1/Content. If the template was deleted, create a new template and update your request to use the new SID.
  • Send the message from the same account or subaccount that owns the template. If you authenticate the request with a different account, use a ContentSid created under that account instead.

Additional resources

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