ActionMicrosoft TeamsUpdated June 2026

How do I delete a Teams message?

Short answer: You can delete teams message in Microsoft Teams by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Microsoft Teams Delete Teams Message action to a workflow, map its 3 inputs from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

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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. TinyCommand handles Microsoft Teams's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Microsoft Teams actions.

Action
Create Teams Channel
Creates a new channel under a team with name, description, type (standard, private, shared). For "new project → auto-create dedicated channel" workflows.
Action
Get Teams Message
Returns a specific message with author, body, reactions, replies. For analysis or archival workflows that need richer message context.
Action
List Teams Channels
Returns channels in a team. Useful for resolving channel IDs at workflow setup.
Action
List Teams Members
Returns members with role (owner, member). Useful for "alert team owners" or for team-roster sync workflows.
Action
List Teams
Returns teams the connected user is a member of. The base lookup for multi-team workspaces.
Action
Reply to Teams Message
Posts a reply inside an existing thread. For "all updates about this incident → same thread" patterns that contain noise.
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