GET /api/users/{userId}

The GET /api/users/{userId} endpoint allows you to retrieve the details of a specific user registered in the system. It provides comprehensive information about the user, including name, email, country, time zone, and other important attributes. This endpoint is useful for user management, allowing system administrators to review and manage the data of a particular user.

This endpoint is especially beneficial for applications that need to display detailed user information or for administrators who need to verify or update a specific user's data.

Request Details

HTTP Method: GET URL: /api/users/{userId}

Request Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
userId	string	Yes	The unique identifier of the user.

Authentication Required

Authentication required to use the endpoint is via a Bearer token. This authentication method implies that each request must include an authorization header with a valid access token. This Bearer token acts as a credential that verifies the identity of the user or application making the request, ensuring that only authorized entities can modify the user's information. By requiring this type of authentication, the system guarantees a high level of security and access control, protecting users' data against unauthorized access.

Example Request

GET /api/users/12345 HTTP/1.1
Host: api.plaspy.com
Authorization: Bearer {your_auth_token}

Response Parameters

The response from this endpoint contains a detailed structure of the user. The following table describes the fields in the response:

Field	Type	Required	Description
success	boolean	No	Indicates whether the request was successful.
error	string	No	Contains the error message if success is false.
apiUsage	integer	No	Current API usage by the user.
apiDailyUsage	integer	No	Daily API usage by the user.
id	string	No	Unique identifier of the user.
name	string	Yes	Name of the user.
email	string	Yes	Email of the user.
country	string	Yes	Country of the user.
timeZone	string	Yes	Time zone of the user.
description	string	No	Additional description of the user.
message	string	No	Message associated with the user.
disabled	boolean	No	Indicates whether the user is disabled.
disabledMessage	string	No	Message describing why the user is disabled.
tags	object	No	Set of tags associated with the user.
privileges	array	No	List of user privileges.
group	string	No	Group to which the user belongs.
deviceId	string	No	Identifier of the user's device.
adminDevices	integer	No	Number of devices managed by the user.
from	string	No	Start date and time of the user's activity.
expires	string	No	Expiration date and time of the user.
password	string	No	User's password (encrypted).
creation	string	No	Date and time the user was created.
modification	string	No	Date and time of the user's last modification.
lastLogin	string	No	Date and time of the user's last login.

Example Successful Response

{
 "success": true,
 "apiUsage": 150,
 "apiDailyUsage": 15,
 "id": "usr-12345",
 "name": "John Doe",
 "email": "john.doe@example.com",
 "country": "USA",
 "timeZone": "America/New_York",
 "description": "System Administrator",
 "message": null,
 "disabled": false,
 "disabledMessage": null,
 "tags": {
 "role": "admin"
 },
 "privileges": ["read", "write", "execute"],
 "group": "Admins",
 "deviceId": "dev-67890",
 "adminDevices": 5,
 "from": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z",
 "expires": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z",
 "password": null,
 "creation": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z",
 "modification": "2023-06-01T00:00:00Z",
 "lastLogin": "2024-05-01T00:00:00Z"
}

Example Error Response

{
 "success": false,
 "error": "User not found.",
 "apiUsage": 150,
 "apiDailyUsage": 15
}

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