---
title: "Redrive dead letter queue messages"
method: POST
path: "/api/admin/queues/deadletter/redrive"
tags: ["Dead Letter Queue"]
---

# Redrive dead letter queue messages

`POST /api/admin/queues/deadletter/redrive`

Moves messages from the dead letter queue back to the main processing queue. This endpoint is feature-gated and only available when AdminEndpointsEnabled is true.

## Query parameters

- `maxMessages` integer

## Response `200`

OK - Redrive summary

- RedriveSummary
  - `messagesRedriven` integer
  - `messagesFailed` integer
  - `messagesDuplicated` integer
  - `messagesRemainingApprox` integer
  - `correlationIds` string[]
  - `startedAt` string, date-time
  - `completedAt` string, date-time

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad Request - DLQ URL not configured
- `503` — Service Unavailable - Unable to reach the dead letter queue

---

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