---
title: "maximumMessageSize(_:)"
framework: network
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "network/websocket/maximummessagesize(_:)"
---

# maximumMessageSize(_:)

Set the maximum allowed message size to be received by the WebSocket connection.

## Declaration

```swift
func maximumMessageSize(_ size: Int) -> WebSocket
```

## Parameters

- `size`: The maximum message size.

## Discussion

Discussion This does not limit the sending message size. A maximum message size of 0 means there is no receive limit. The default maximum message size is 0.