Profile

In our platform, we utilize DID Identities by allowing you to connect with your wallet. This way, you can initiate a DID Sessions and perform your operations with it.

The Profile model represents user profiles within the Index Network, containing personal information such as a controller DID, name, bio, and an optional avatar.

After signing with your session, it is possible to create a profile for that DID. Profile data is created using a Profile Model.

Decentralized Identifier (DID) identities in technology refer to a new type of identifier that enables a verifiable, self-sovereign identity. Unlike traditional identifiers such as email addresses or usernames that are typically controlled by external organizations (like email providers or social media platforms), DIDs are fully controlled by the individual or entity to which they refer.

Here is an example of how you can create and update your profile using our SDK.

// Provide your avatar image file
const avatarCID = indexClient.uploadAvatar(yourFile);

// Update it by using your information
await indexClient.updateProfile({
    name: "John Doe",
    bio: "Building amazing things",
    avatar: avatarCID
})

API Endpoint Reference

The corresponding API endpoint for profile is described below:

Upload avatar image

post

Body

filestring · binaryOptional

Image file for avatar

Responses

post

HTTPcURLJavaScriptPython

POST /api/profile/upload_avatar HTTP/1.1
Host: dev.index.network
Content-Type: multipart/form-data
Accept: */*
Content-Length: 17

{
  "file": "binary"
}

No content

Update profile information

patch

Body

namestringRequired

Name of the user

biostringRequired

Biography of the user

avatarstringRequired

CID of the avatar image

Responses

patch

HTTPcURLJavaScriptPython

PATCH /api/profile HTTP/1.1
Host: dev.index.network
Content-Type: application/json
Accept: */*
Content-Length: 44

{
  "name": "text",
  "bio": "text",
  "avatar": "text"
}

No content