---
title: "Get a role"
method: GET
path: "/v2/roles/{role_id}"
tags: ["Roles"]
---

# Get a role

`GET /v2/roles/{role_id}`

Get a role by its ID.

<Note>This endpoint is in beta, read more [here](https://arize.com/docs/ax/rest-reference#api-version-stages).</Note>

## Path parameters

- `role_id` string, required — A universally unique identifier (base64-encoded opaque string).

## Response `200`

A role object.

- Role
  - `id` string, required — Unique identifier for the role.
  - `name` string, required — Human-readable name of the role.
  - `description` string — A brief description of the role's purpose.
  - `permissions` Permission[], required — List of permissions granted by this role. Each value corresponds to a permission identifier (e.g. `PROJECT_READ`, `DATASET_CREATE`).
  - `is_predefined` boolean, required — Whether this role is a system-defined predefined role. Predefined roles cannot be updated or deleted.
  - `created_at` string, date-time, required — Timestamp when the role was created.
  - `updated_at` string, date-time, required — Timestamp when the role was last updated.

## Other responses

- `400` — Invalid request
- `401` — Authentication is required
- `404` — Not found
- `429` — Rate limit exceeded

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