---
title: "Update User Name"
method: PUT
path: "/programs/{programCode}/accounts/{accountIdentifier}/users/{userIdentifier}/name"
tags: ["Users"]
---

# Update User Name

`PUT /programs/{programCode}/accounts/{accountIdentifier}/users/{userIdentifier}/name`

Updates the legal name of a user due to a legal event such as marriage, divorce, or court order. Requires supporting documentation and may trigger card re-issuance and CRM case creation.

## Path parameters

- `userIdentifier` string, required
- `accountIdentifier` string, required
- `programCode` string, required

## Headers

- `X-GD-RequestId` string, required

## Request body

- UpdateUserNameRequestEncrypted — Represents a request to update the legal name of a user with encrypted user data. Inherits all properties from Gd.Bos.DataTransfer.Request.UpdateUserNameRequest and adds an encrypted user data payload.
  - `encryptedUserData` EncryptedData — Represents a container for encrypted data used in secure data transfer operations. Contains the encrypted payload and associated cryptographic metadata, including encryption version, ephemeral public key, and public key hash. Used to securely transmit sensitive information such as user data, ensuring confidentiality and integrity during transport.
    - `version` string, nullable — The version of the encryption algorithm used to encrypt the data (e.g., "v1", "v2").
    - `ephemeralPublicKey` string, nullable — The ephemeral public key used in the encryption process, typically for key exchange or session establishment.
    - `publicKeyHash` string, nullable — The hash of the public key used to verify the integrity and authenticity of the encryption key.
    - `data` string, nullable — The encrypted data payload, typically base64-encoded, containing the sensitive information.

## Response `200`

OK

- UpdateUserNameResponse — Represents the response returned after updating a user's legal name. Inherits standard response metadata and details from Gd.Bos.DataTransfer.Response.ResponseBase. Contains response header and a list of response details describing the outcome of the name update operation, including status codes and messages. Used to confirm the result of a legal name change request and provide any relevant status or error information.
  - `responseDetails` ResponseDetail[], nullable — Required: A list of response details providing status codes, descriptions, and additional information about the result of the operation.
    - `code` integer — The primary status or error code for the response (e.g., 200 for success, 400 for validation error).
    - `subCode` integer, nullable — An optional subcode providing more granular detail about the response or error.
    - `description` string, nullable — A human-readable description of the response, error, or status.
    - `url` string, nullable — A URL linking to documentation or a web page with more information about the response code.

## Other responses

- `401` — Unauthorized
- `403` — Forbidden
- `500` — Internal Server Error
- `503` — Service Unavailable

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