How to Delete a Chat Message with ClickUp

This guide explains how to delete a chat message in ClickUp using the public REST API. You will learn the required permissions, parameters, and step-by-step instructions to safely remove chat messages from a task or chat view.

The instructions below are based strictly on the official API reference for deleting a chat message and walk you through everything from authorization to request examples.

Understanding the ClickUp Delete Chat Message Endpoint

The ClickUp API provides a specific endpoint to delete a chat message from a location such as a task or list chat. This endpoint is part of the Public API and follows REST principles.

The endpoint uses the HTTP DELETE method and relies on path parameters to identify exactly which chat message you want to remove.

Endpoint Overview

The delete chat message operation uses the following HTTP method and path:

DELETE /chat/{location_id}/message/{message_id}

In this path:

• location_id identifies where the chat message is stored.
• message_id identifies the specific message to delete.

The response for a successful delete is an empty body with an appropriate status code indicating success.

Required Scopes and Permissions in ClickUp

Before you can call this ClickUp endpoint, you must ensure your app or token has the correct OAuth scope assigned. Without the proper scope, the API call will fail with an authorization error.

OAuth Scope Requirement

The delete chat message endpoint requires the following scope:

• Scope: chat:write

Your OAuth app or personal token must be configured with this scope when authenticating to the API. If you are using OAuth, confirm that the consent page and granted scopes include chat:write.

Path Parameters for the ClickUp Chat Delete Request

The endpoint uses two required path parameters to identify the chat and message to delete. Both must be included in the URL.

location_id Parameter

Parameter: location_id

• Type: string
• Required: yes
• Description: The unique ID of the location that contains the chat message. A location can represent a task, list, or other supported container where chat messages are stored.

message_id Parameter

Parameter: message_id

• Type: string
• Required: yes
• Description: The unique ID of the chat message you want to delete within the specified location.

How to Delete a ClickUp Chat Message Step by Step

Use the following steps as a practical how-to workflow when working with the delete chat message endpoint in ClickUp.

1. Confirm You Have the Right Access

Before sending any request, confirm the following:

• Your API token or OAuth app includes the chat:write scope.
• You have permission in the workspace to manage chats at the specified location.
• You know both the location_id and message_id for the message to delete.

2. Collect Required IDs

To build the correct URL, you must obtain:

• Location ID: The identifier for the task or chat container.
• Message ID: The identifier of the specific chat message.

These IDs are typically retrieved from previous API calls (such as listing chat messages) or from your integration logic where you store message references.

3. Build the Request URL

Insert your IDs into the endpoint path:

https://api.clickup.com/api/v2/chat/{location_id}/message/{message_id}

Replace {location_id} and {message_id} with real values. The base URL might vary slightly depending on current API versions, but the path pattern remains consistent.

4. Set HTTP Method and Headers

Use the DELETE method and include required authentication headers. A common header configuration is:

• Authorization: Bearer <your_token>
• Content-Type: application/json (often optional for DELETE, but safe to include)

No body is typically required for this operation, because all identification is handled in the path parameters.

5. Send the Request and Handle Responses

When you send the request, expect one of the following types of responses:

• Success (2xx): The chat message has been deleted. The response body is usually empty.
• 401 or 403: Indicates missing or invalid authorization, or lack of scope/permissions.
• 404: The specified location_id or message_id does not exist, or does not match.
• Other errors: Network issues, rate limits, or server errors.

Your integration should check the HTTP status code and log failures to help diagnose problems.

Example Request for the ClickUp Delete Chat Endpoint

The following pseudo-example shows the structure of a request using cURL. Adjust values and authentication to match your own environment.

curl -X DELETE \  "https://api.clickup.com/api/v2/chat/{location_id}/message/{message_id}" \  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN"

In a higher-level HTTP client, you would set the method to DELETE, configure headers, and pass the full URL with the correct IDs.

Best Practices When Deleting Chat Messages

When working with this ClickUp API operation, keep the following best practices in mind:

• Validate that the message should be deleted based on your business rules before calling the endpoint.
• Log the IDs and timestamp of the delete operation for auditing.
• Handle idempotency by tolerating repeat delete attempts for the same message.
• Implement error handling for missing IDs or expired tokens.

Troubleshooting ClickUp Chat Delete Issues

If your delete chat message request is failing, work through this short checklist:

• Check that the OAuth token includes chat:write.
• Verify the location_id and message_id values are correct and belong to the same chat.
• Inspect HTTP status codes and error messages returned by the API.
• Confirm that your workspace permissions allow you to manage chats.

You can also compare your implementation to the official specification for the endpoint.

Official ClickUp API Reference and Further Help

For the exact reference of fields, parameters, and response codes, review the official documentation page for deleting a chat message here:

Official ClickUp Delete Chat Message API reference

If you need broader guidance on designing integrations, optimization, and technical SEO for documentation, you can also explore consulting resources such as Consultevo for additional support.

By following the steps in this how-to guide and aligning your implementation with the official API reference, you can reliably delete chat messages through the ClickUp API in a secure and maintainable way.