How do I set the message expiration

 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)

For the end-to-end view of how TTL becomes JMSExpiration, how the broker enforces expiry, and why clock synchronization matters, see Message Expiry.