---
title: "Set default organization roles"
method: PATCH
path: "/api/v1/organizations/{org_id}/roles:set_defaults"
tags: ["Roles"]
---

# Set default organization roles

`PATCH /api/v1/organizations/{org_id}/roles:set_defaults`

Updates the default member role for the specified organization. Use this endpoint to configure which role is automatically assigned to new users when they join the organization. The system will validate that the specified role exists and update the organization settings accordingly. This configuration affects all new user invitations and memberships within the organization.

## Path parameters

- `org_id` string, required

## Request body

- RolesServiceUpdateDefaultOrganizationRolesBody
  - `default_member_role` string — Unique name of the default member role

## Response `200`

Default organization roles updated successfully. Returns the updated default member role object with complete role information.

- RolesUpdateDefaultOrganizationRolesResponse
  - `default_member` V1rolesRole
    - `default_creator` boolean — Indicates if this role is the default creator role for new organizations.
    - `default_member` boolean — Indicates if this role is the default member role for new users.
    - `dependent_roles_count` integer — Number of roles that extend from this role (dependent roles count). Read-only field.
    - `description` string — Detailed description of the role's purpose and capabilities. Maximum 2000 characters.
    - `display_name` string — Human-readable display name for the role. Used in user interfaces and reports.
    - `extends` string — Name of the base role that this role extends. Enables hierarchical role inheritance.
    - `id` string — Unique system-generated identifier for the role. Immutable once created.
    - `is_org_role` boolean — Indicates if this role is an organization role.
    - `name` string — Unique name identifier for the role. Must be alphanumeric with underscores, 1-100 characters.
    - `permissions` RolesRolePermission[] — List of permissions with role source information. Only included when 'include' parameter is specified in the request.
      - `create_time` string, date-time
      - `description` string
      - `id` string
      - `name` string
      - `role_name` string — Name of the role from which this permission was sourced
      - `update_time` string, date-time

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