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Messages

Messages are how we communicate in a room. In Webex, each message is displayed on its own line along with a timestamp and sender information. Use this API to list, create, update, and delete messages.

Message can contain plain text, rich text, limited html markup and a file attachment.

Just like in the Webex app, you must be a member of the room in order to target it with this API.

Method
Description
GEThttps://api-usgov.webex.com/v1/messages
List Messages
https://api-usgov.webex.com/v1/messages
GETList Messages
GEThttps://api-usgov.webex.com/v1/messages/direct
List Direct Messages
https://api-usgov.webex.com/v1/messages/direct
GETList Direct Messages
POSThttps://api-usgov.webex.com/v1/messages
Create a Message
https://api-usgov.webex.com/v1/messages
POSTCreate a Message
PUThttps://api-usgov.webex.com/v1/messages/{messageId}
Edit a Message
https://api-usgov.webex.com/v1/messages/{messageId}
PUTEdit a Message
GEThttps://api-usgov.webex.com/v1/messages/{messageId}
Get Message Details
https://api-usgov.webex.com/v1/messages/{messageId}
GETGet Message Details
DELETEhttps://api-usgov.webex.com/v1/messages/{messageId}
Delete a Message
https://api-usgov.webex.com/v1/messages/{messageId}
DELETEDelete a Message

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