What is message lock and PeekLock vs ReceiveAndDelete mode?

Updated Apr 23, 2026

Short answer

PeekLock locks message for processing, ReceiveAndDelete removes immediately.

Deep explanation

PeekLock ensures reliability by allowing processing before deleting. If processing fails, message becomes available again. ReceiveAndDelete is faster but risky as message is lost if processing fails.

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