---
title: "Update current user preferences"
method: PATCH
path: "/users/me/preferences"
tags: ["Users"]
---

# Update current user preferences

`PATCH /users/me/preferences`

Upserts the authenticated user's date_format and/or language. At least
one field is required. Unknown format strings and languages are rejected.
Any user_id in the body is ignored; the JWT user is always the target.

## Request body

- object
  - `date_format` 'DD-MM-YYYY' | 'MM-DD-YYYY' | 'DD/MM/YY' | 'MM/DD/YY'
  - `language` 'en' | 'de' | 'fr' | 'es'

## Response `200`

Preferences saved

- object
  - `message` string
  - `data` UserPreference
    - `id` integer
    - `user_id` integer
    - `date_format` string
    - `language` string
    - `theme` string
    - `created_at` string, date-time
    - `updated_at` string, date-time

## Other responses

- `400` — Validation error (missing fields or unknown format/language)
- `401` — Unauthorized
- `404` — User not found
- `500` — Internal server error

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