> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/api-reference/management/reseller/admin/partially-update-admin-user.md).

# Partially update admin user

You can use this method to partially update admin user properties (firstName and/or lastName and/or email)

```json
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```


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