---
title: "init(request:)"
framework: uikit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "uikit/uitabsidebaritem/init(request:)"
---

# init(request:)

Creates a sidebar item from the specified request. The sidebar item will be preconfigured with the appropriate defaults for its content.

## Declaration

```swift
convenience init(request: UITabSidebarItem.Request)
```