PUT /api/users/{userId}

The PUT /api/users/{userId} endpoint allows you to update the information of a specific user registered in the system. It is used to modify the user details, such as name, email, country, time zone, and other relevant attributes. This endpoint is useful for system administrators who need to keep user information up-to-date.

This endpoint is especially beneficial for applications that allow user management and administration, providing the capability to update specific user data.

Request Details

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

Request Parameters

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

Request Body Parameters

The request body 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

PUT /api/users/12345 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": "Updated 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 updated 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 updated user.
name	string	Yes	Name of the updated user.
email	string	Yes	Email of the updated user.
country	string	Yes	Country of the updated user.
timeZone	string	Yes	Time zone of the updated user.
description	string	No	Description of the updated user.
message	string	No	Message associated with the updated user.
disabled	boolean	No	Indicates whether the updated user is disabled.
disabledMessage	string	No	Message describing why the updated user is disabled.
tags	object	No	Set of tags associated with the updated user.
privileges	array	No	List of privileges of the updated user.
group	string	No	Group to which the updated user belongs.
deviceId	string	No	Identifier of the updated user's device.
adminDevices	integer	No	Number of devices managed by the updated user.
from	string	No	Start date and time of the updated user's activity.
expires	string	No	Expiration date and time of the updated user.
password	string	No	Password of the updated user (encrypted).
creation	string	No	Date and time the updated user was created.
modification	string	No	Date and time of the updated user's last modification.
lastLogin	string	No	Date and time of the updated user's last login.

Example Successful Response

{
 "success": true,
 "apiUsage": 150,
 "apiDailyUsage": 15,
 "id": "usr-12345",
 "name": "Jane Doe",
 "email": "jane.doe@example.com",
 "country": "USA",
 "timeZone": "America/Los_Angeles",
 "description": "Updated 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": "2024-05-01T00:00:00Z" }

Example Error Response

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

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