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# Create Message

**Introduction**

The "Create Message" step allows you to create a new message within a specific OpenAI thread. This step is useful for posting content to an ongoing conversation thread via the OpenAI API.

**Configuration**

* **Connection**: Specifies the OpenAI connection to use for sending the message. This parameter is required.
* **Thread ID**: The ID of the OpenAI thread where the message will be posted. This parameter is required.
* **Content**: The content of the message to be posted in the thread. This parameter is required and supports multiline text.

**Outputs**

* **Message ID**: The ID of the message that was created within the OpenAI thread. This output can be used for subsequent actions involving the message.