Updating user information 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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User/ PUT — Updates a user’s information. Only those fields specified in the Arguments will be updated.

HTTP Action — PUT

URIs — https://api.dynect.net/ REST/User/<user_name>/

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SOAP Syntax

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To change a user’s status, use the BlockUser or UnblockUser commands.

BlockUser — Blocks a user from logging in.

UnblockUser — Unblocks user and restores active status and the ability of the user to log-in.

To change or update all other user information, use UpdateUser.

UpdateUser — Updates a user’s information.

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