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Is WebSocket Mode working on Azure for OpenAI models?

andrew 5 Reputation points
2026-02-25T10:03:28.91+00:00

OpenAI released their https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/guides/websocket-mode/, for faster AI responses.

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  1. Manas Mohanty 14,750 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-02-27T17:20:19.35+00:00

    Hi andrew

    There is no official announcement for enabling WebSocket on response Apis yet.

    All latest updates are recorded here in What is new page.

    For now, it is only available on Audio Realtime models as my colleague pointed out.

    Feel free to bring supportability on response api as feature request in Azure Feedback forum.

    Thank you for using Azure Services.


  2. Q&A Assist
    2026-02-25T10:03:38.02+00:00
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    Yes, WebSocket mode is supported on Azure for OpenAI models. The Realtime API, which operates via WebSockets, allows for fully asynchronous streaming communication between the end user and the model. This API can be accessed through a secure WebSocket connection to the /realtime endpoint of your Azure OpenAI resource. It is designed to facilitate low-latency interactions, making it suitable for applications that require real-time responses.

    To use WebSocket mode, you need to construct a request URI that includes your Azure OpenAI resource endpoint and the appropriate API version and model deployment parameters. Authentication can be done using Microsoft Entra or an API key.


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