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ActionMicrosoft TeamsUpdated May 2026

How do I delete a Teams message?

Short answer: Drop the "Microsoft TeamsDelete Teams Message" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Team ID
teamId
stringRequiredTeam ID
Channel ID
channelId
stringRequiredChannel ID
Message ID
messageId
stringRequiredMessage ID
Sample request
{
"teamId": "{{trigger.teamId}}",
"channelId": "{{trigger.channelId}}",
"messageId": "{{trigger.messageId}}"
}
Returns
{
"success": true
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Delete Teams Message.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

FAQ

Questions about Delete Teams Message.

What does the Delete Teams Message action do in Microsoft Teams?
Removes a message. For "cleanup bot-posted ephemera" or compliance "delete sensitive accidentally-posted content" workflows.
What inputs does Delete Teams Message require?
Required: Team ID, Channel ID, Message ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Microsoft Teams returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Delete Teams Message support batch operations?
Yes. Run Delete Teams Message inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Microsoft Teams's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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Other Microsoft Teams actions.

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