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# Retrieve a Specific User's Chat History

Start by calling on our trusty /[Get messages](<https://whapi.readme.io/reference/getmessages >) method. This will allow you to view the user's available message history.

Need something more specific? The /[Get messages by chat ID](https://whapi.readme.io/reference/getmessagesbychatid) method is your go-to for extracting chat history from a particular dialogue. If you're hunting for a specific message, then the /Get message method is the tool for you.

While making use of these methods, don't forget to incorporate the Chat ID parameter:

Use <15301234567@s.whatsapp.net> or xxxxxxxxxx\@LID for individual chats, and <1203574073754@g.us> when you're dealing with group chats.

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[Chat ID. What is it and how do I get it?](/help-desk/faq/chat-id.-what-is-it-and-how-to-get-it.md)
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[Learn more about @LID identifiers](/help-desk/faq/whatsapp-lid-lid.md)
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