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== SIP MESSAGE Method == | |||
http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc3428 | 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. | ||
[http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc3428 RFC 3428] | |||
[[File:messages.png]] | [[File:messages.png]] | ||
=== 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? | |||
Latest revision as of 13:39, 10 November 2025
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.
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?