Update a Network Agent via API

Last updated on 31st October 2025

This method allows you to update a Network Agent's name.

URL

/agents/<agent-identifier>

Replace <agent-identifier> with the identifier of the Agent you wish to update.

HTTP Method

PUT

Supported Parameters

name - The new name for the agent (optional)

Example cURL Request

curl -H "Content-type: application/json" \
-H "Accept: application/json" \
--user user@example.com:your-api-key \
-X PUT \
-d '{ \
  "agent": { \
    "name": "Production Deploy Agent" \
  } \
}' \
https://test.deployhq.com/agents/9e11def8-8c43-454e-8c99-3c5b9cf08396

Example Response

Success

{
  "agent": {
    "id": 12345,
    "created_at": "2025-10-27T10:56:34.000Z",
    "identifier": "9e11def8-8c43-454e-8c99-3c5b9cf08396",
    "name": "Production Deploy Agent",
    "online": true,
    "revoked_at": null,
    "updated_at": "2025-10-27T11:30:00.000Z"
  }
}

Error

{
  "errors": ["Name can't be blank"]
}