Updating the DDNS service’s UpdateUser using the API requires specific syntax depending on whether you are using REST or SOAP. Use this table to find the syntax for your command.

REST Syntax

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/REST/UpdateUser/ PUT — Updates the DDNS service’s UpdateUser information. Only those fields specified will be updated.

HTTP Action — PUT

URIs — https://api.dynect.net/REST/UpdateUser/<user_name>/
NOTE: The username must be specified in the URI.

Arguments:

If blocking or unblocking a user, only that argument can be specified.

  • string block — Blocks a user from logging in.
  • string unblock — Restores a user to an active status.
  • string password — The user’s password.
Response:

  • array group_name — A list of permission groups where this user belongs.
  • string status — Current status of the user.
  • string user_name — The user’s system username; used for logging in.

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SOAP Syntax

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UpdateUpdateUser — Updates the DDNS service’s UpdateUser information. Only those fields specified will be updated.

Arguments:

  • string nicknameRequired. The username of the UpdateUser.
  • string passwordRequired. The new password to set for the UpdateUser
  • string tokenRequired. The session identifier.
Response:

  • hash data
    • array group_name — A list of permission groups where this user belongs.
    • string status — Current status of the user.
    • string user_name — The user’s system username; used for logging in.
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