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layout: default_md title: How do I set the message expiration title-class: page-title-activemq5 type: activemq5

 FAQ > Using Apache ActiveMQ > How do I set the message expiration

JMSExpiration on a message is set by the MessageProducer in JMS - either via

• producer.setTimeToLive()
• producer.send(Destination, Message, int, int, long)