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# Get Default Message

Gets the default message for a specific product in a specific locale, if it’s configured.

## Discussion

Call this endpoint to retrieve the default message you previously configured for a specific product in a specific locale. If a default message isn’t configured, the endpoint returns an `HTTP 404` error with [`DefaultMessageNotFoundError`](/documentation/RetentionMessaging/DefaultMessageNotFoundError).

For information about setting up default messages, see [Setting up retention messages](/documentation/RetentionMessaging/setting-up-retention-messages).

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