How long are the messages kept on an SQS queue by default?

The correct answer is D. 4 days. The SQS message retention period is configurable and can be set anywhere from 1 minute to 2 weeks. The default is 4 days and once the message retention limit is reached your messages will be automatically deleted. The option for longer message retention provides greater flexibili

Submitted by takeshi77· Mar 6, 2026Reliability & Resilience

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AIf a message is not read, it is never deleted
B2 weeks
C1 day
D4 days

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Explanation

The SQS message retention period is configurable and can be set anywhere from 1 minute to 2 weeks. The default is 4 days and once the message retention limit is reached your messages will be automatically deleted. The option for longer message retention provides greater flexibility to allow for longer intervals between message production and consumption.

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