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Overview

This node allows updating a User resource by sending updated user details to an API. It is useful in scenarios where you need to modify existing user information such as username, email, or status within an automated workflow. For example, you could update a user's contact details after receiving new information from a form submission or synchronize user data between systems.

Properties

Name Meaning
Username The username of the user that needs to be updated.
Id The unique identifier of the user to update.
First Name The user's first name.
Last Name The user's last name.
Email The user's email address.
Password The user's password.
Phone The user's phone number.
User Status Numeric status code representing the user's current status (e.g., active/inactive).

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the updated user object returned from the API after the update operation. This typically includes all user fields reflecting the new state post-update.

If the API supports binary data output for this operation (not indicated here), it would represent any file or media related to the user update, but this node primarily deals with JSON user data.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key or authentication token configured in n8n credentials to authorize requests to the Petstore API.
  • Depends on the Petstore API endpoint https://petstore3.swagger.io/api/v3 for user management operations.
  • Uses HTTP headers specifying JSON content type for request and response handling.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues:

    • Missing or invalid user ID can cause the update to fail; ensure the Id property is correctly set.
    • Invalid or expired API credentials will result in authorization errors.
    • Providing incomplete or incorrectly formatted user data may lead to validation errors from the API.

  • Error messages:

    • "User not found" indicates the specified user ID does not exist.
    • "Unauthorized" or "Forbidden" suggests issues with API authentication.
    • "Validation error" points to incorrect input data; verify all required fields and formats.

To resolve these, double-check the input properties, confirm API credentials are valid, and ensure the user exists before attempting an update.

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