POST /api/users

The POST /api/users endpoint is used to create a new user in the system. This endpoint is essential for adding new users, allowing you to specify various attributes such as name, email, country, and time zone, along with optional details like description and tags. It ensures that the system's user base can be dynamically managed, enabling administrators to add new users as needed.

This endpoint is particularly useful for applications that require user registration functionality or for system administrators who need to create user accounts manually.

Request Details

HTTP Method: POST URL: /api/users

Request Parameters

The request to this endpoint does not have URL parameters, but it requires a JSON body with user details.

Request Body Parameters

The body of the request should be a JSON object with the following fields:

Field	Type	Required	Description
name	string	Yes	The name of the user.
email	string	Yes	The email address of the user.
country	string	Yes	The country of the user.
timeZone	string	Yes	The time zone of the user.
description	string	No	A description of the user.
message	string	No	A message associated with the user.
disabled	boolean	No	Indicates whether the user is disabled.
disabledMessage	string	No	A message describing why the user is disabled.
tags	object	No	A set of tags associated with the user.
privileges	array	No	A list of privileges for the user.
group	string	No	The group to which the user belongs.
deviceId	string	No	The identifier of the user's device.
adminDevices	integer	No	The number of devices managed by the user.
from	string	No	The start date and time of the user's activity.
expires	string	No	The expiration date and time of the user.
password	string	No	The user's password (must be encrypted).
creation	string	No	The date and time the user was created. (This field is typically system-generated.)
modification	string	No	The date and time of the user's last modification. (This field is typically system-generated.)
lastLogin	string	No	The date and time of the user's last login.

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

POST /api/users HTTP/1.1
Host: api.plaspy.com
Content-Type: application/json
Authorization: Bearer {your_auth_token}

{
 "name": "Jane Doe",
 "email": "jane.doe@example.com",
 "country": "USA",
 "timeZone": "America/Los_Angeles",
 "description": "New user for the marketing department",
 "tags": {
 "role": "user",
 "department": "marketing"
 },
 "privileges": ["read", "write"],
 "group": "Marketing",
 "deviceId": "dev-12345",
 "adminDevices": 2,
 "from": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z",
 "expires": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z",
 "password": "P@ssw0rd123",
 "creation": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z",
 "modification": "2023-06-01T00:00:00Z",
 "lastLogin": "2024-05-01T00:00:00Z"
}

Response Parameters

The response from this endpoint includes the details of the created user or an error message if the request was not successful.

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 created user.
name	string	Yes	Name of the created user.
email	string	Yes	Email of the created user.
country	string	Yes	Country of the created user.
timeZone	string	Yes	Time zone of the created user.
description	string	No	Description of the created user.
message	string	No	Message associated with the created user.
disabled	boolean	No	Indicates whether the created user is disabled.
disabledMessage	string	No	Message describing why the created user is disabled.
tags	object	No	Set of tags associated with the created user.
privileges	array	No	List of privileges of the created user.
group	string	No	Group to which the created user belongs.
deviceId	string	No	Identifier of the created user's device.
adminDevices	integer	No	Number of devices managed by the created user.
from	string	No	Start date and time of the created user's activity.
expires	string	No	Expiration date and time of the created user.
password	string	No	Password of the created user (encrypted).
creation	string	No	Date and time the created user was created.
modification	string	No	Date and time of the created user's last modification.
lastLogin	string	No	Date and time of the created user's last login.

Example Successful Response

{
 "success": true,
 "apiUsage": 150,
 "apiDailyUsage": 15,
 "id": "usr-67890",
 "name": "Jane Doe",
 "email": "jane.doe@example.com",
 "country": "USA",
 "timeZone": "America/Los_Angeles",
 "description": "New user for the marketing department",
 "tags": {
 "role": "user",
 "department": "marketing"
 },
 "privileges": ["read", "write"],
 "group": "Marketing",
 "deviceId": "dev-12345",
 "adminDevices": 2,
 "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": null
}

Example Error Response

{
 "success": false,
 "error": "Invalid email address.",
 "apiUsage": 150,
 "apiDailyUsage": 15
}

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