{"id":9614385217810,"title":"Tableau Update a User Integration","handle":"tableau-update-a-user-integration","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eTableau API Endpoint\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eFunctionality\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eProblem Solving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eUpdate a User\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Update a User endpoint in the Tableau REST API allows developers to modify the details of an existing user on a Tableau Server or Tableau Online. This API endpoint can be used to update various attributes of a user, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFull name\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEmail address\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRole (e.g., Viewer, Editor, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePassword\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLicensing information\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSite role\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAuthentication type\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAnd other user-specific settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTo invoke this endpoint, you typically provide the user’s ID, which is used to uniquely identify the user within Tableau, and the details of the updates to be made in XML or JSON format as part of the request body. Authentication is required to ensure that only authorized individuals can make changes to user accounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe endpoint is extremely versatile and can solve a wide array of problems such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quickly update user details when changes are needed, such as when a user gets a new role within the organization or there is a name or email change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicensing Compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjust user access levels or licensing as needed to ensure the organization remains compliant with Tableau licensing agreements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immediately downgrade user permissions if a user no longer requires access to sensitive data, or if a user leaves the company, the endpoint can be used to deactivate their account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n - \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Streamline the process of managing Tableau users by integrating the API into your organization's user management workflows. User updates can be automated based on certain triggers, such as role changes in the HR database.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulk Updates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rather than updating user accounts manually one by one, this endpoint can be used as part of a script to batch process user updates, saving time and reducing errors associated with manual entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrate with corporate directories or identity management systems to synchronize user account details, ensuring that changes in an external system are reflected in Tableau.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's important to note that using the Update a User API endpoint should be done with caution, as it can cause significant changes to user permissions and access. It is recommended that any automation involving this endpoint includes error-checking and validation to ensure that changes do not disrupt user operations or security policies. Additionally, developers should understand the implications of updating certain user attributes, and have permissions and organizational policies in place to control the use of this API endpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2024-06-20T00:29:54-05:00","created_at":"2024-06-20T00:29:55-05:00","vendor":"Tableau","type":"Integration","tags":[],"price":0,"price_min":0,"price_max":0,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":49657686655250,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Tableau Update a User Integration","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":0,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/8f56546f1d26b091189175d81cbdaeb9_6779ad33-9d4c-4224-b068-e8cdeaa6de8a.png?v=1718861395"],"featured_image":"\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/8f56546f1d26b091189175d81cbdaeb9_6779ad33-9d4c-4224-b068-e8cdeaa6de8a.png?v=1718861395","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Tableau Logo","id":39807346475282,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":4.812,"height":133,"width":640,"src":"\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/8f56546f1d26b091189175d81cbdaeb9_6779ad33-9d4c-4224-b068-e8cdeaa6de8a.png?v=1718861395"},"aspect_ratio":4.812,"height":133,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/consultantsinabox.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/8f56546f1d26b091189175d81cbdaeb9_6779ad33-9d4c-4224-b068-e8cdeaa6de8a.png?v=1718861395","width":640}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eTableau API Endpoint\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eFunctionality\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eProblem Solving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eUpdate a User\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe Update a User endpoint in the Tableau REST API allows developers to modify the details of an existing user on a Tableau Server or Tableau Online. This API endpoint can be used to update various attributes of a user, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFull name\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEmail address\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRole (e.g., Viewer, Editor, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePassword\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLicensing information\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSite role\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAuthentication type\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAnd other user-specific settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eTo invoke this endpoint, you typically provide the user’s ID, which is used to uniquely identify the user within Tableau, and the details of the updates to be made in XML or JSON format as part of the request body. Authentication is required to ensure that only authorized individuals can make changes to user accounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe endpoint is extremely versatile and can solve a wide array of problems such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quickly update user details when changes are needed, such as when a user gets a new role within the organization or there is a name or email change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLicensing Compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjust user access levels or licensing as needed to ensure the organization remains compliant with Tableau licensing agreements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Immediately downgrade user permissions if a user no longer requires access to sensitive data, or if a user leaves the company, the endpoint can be used to deactivate their account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n - \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Streamline the process of managing Tableau users by integrating the API into your organization's user management workflows. User updates can be automated based on certain triggers, such as role changes in the HR database.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulk Updates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rather than updating user accounts manually one by one, this endpoint can be used as part of a script to batch process user updates, saving time and reducing errors associated with manual entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrate with corporate directories or identity management systems to synchronize user account details, ensuring that changes in an external system are reflected in Tableau.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's important to note that using the Update a User API endpoint should be done with caution, as it can cause significant changes to user permissions and access. It is recommended that any automation involving this endpoint includes error-checking and validation to ensure that changes do not disrupt user operations or security policies. Additionally, developers should understand the implications of updating certain user attributes, and have permissions and organizational policies in place to control the use of this API endpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e"}