MESSAGES

SIP MESSAGE Method

The SIP MESSAGE method is an extension to SIP for transferring instant messages. It inherits SIP's routing and security features. Messages carry content as MIME body parts and typically stand alone without initiating a dialog, similar to pager messages. They can also occur within an existing dialog.

RFC 3428

Required Configuration

Enable in /etc/voipmonitor.conf:

# Enable or disable the analysis and storage of SIP MESSAGE requests. The default is 'yes'.
# THIS METHOD IS USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CARRYING TEXT MESSAGES (INSTANT MESSAGING) OVER SIP.
sip-message = yes

GUI Usage

Access via GUI > SIP Messages to view, filter, or delete these messages. Stored messages include text content for review and analysis.

AI Summary for RAG

Summary: This article describes the SIP MESSAGE method for instant messaging in VoIPmonitor. It covers its purpose per RFC 3428, default-enabled configuration in voipmonitor.conf, and GUI access for viewing and managing messages.

Keywords: SIP MESSAGE, instant messaging, RFC 3428, voipmonitor.conf, text messages, MIME, dialog-independent

Key Questions:

• What is the SIP MESSAGE method used for?
• How do I enable or disable SIP MESSAGE processing in VoIPmonitor?
• Where can I view SIP MESSAGE requests in the GUI?
• Does SIP MESSAGE initiate a dialog?
• What RFC defines the SIP MESSAGE extension?