---
title: "Get an archived message"
method: GET
path: "/v1/messages/{message_id}/archived_message"
tags: ["Messages"]
---

# Get an archived message

`GET /v1/messages/{message_id}/archived_message`

Returns the archived copy of a delivery, including the message body, recipient, and metrics. This endpoint is limited to 100 requests per day.

## Response `200`

Returns the archived message object.

- object — Describes an archived message delivery.
  - `archived_message` ArchivedMessageObject — An archived message, including a complete message body.
    - `id` string — The identifier for a delivery—the instance of a message intended for an individual recipient.
    - `body` string — The body of the variant. You cannot modify the body if you created it with our drag-and-drop editor.
    - `from` string — The address that the message is from, relevant if the action `type` is `email`.
    - `reply_to` string — The address that receives replies for the message, if applicable.
    - `recipient` string — The recipient address for an action.
    - `subject` string — The subject line for an `email` action.
    - `cc` string — The carbon-copy address(es) for this action.
    - `bcc` string — The blind-copy address(es) for this action.
    - `fake_bcc` boolean — If true, rather than sending true copies to BCC addresses, Customer.io sends a copy of the message with the subject line containing the recipient address(es).
    - `preheader_text` string — [Also known as "preview text"](/journeys/channels/email/headers/custom-preheader-text/), this is the small block of text shown in an email inbox next to or underneath the subject line.
    - `url` string — The URL of a webhook or action.
    - `request_method` 'GET' | 'POST' | 'PUT' | 'DELETE' | 'PATCH' — The method used in conjunction with a webhook `url`.
    - `headers` string, json — A JSON string containing header objects with `name` and `value`. Names and values must be strings, with no non-ASCII characters or spaces. You can't overwrite reserved headers.
    - `forgotten` boolean — If true, Customer.io does not retain the message content.

## Other responses

- `404` — The message does not exist.
- `429` — Your request is over the 10-per-second limit.

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