# Authenticating with the credentials "administrator" and password "5ecr3t" on a localhost instance running on port 8080
curl --user administrator:5ecr3t -X GET http://localhost:8080/midpoint/ws/rest/selfGet User Self
Description
Example of retrieving identity data from a web resource object representing a user. In this specific sample you will retrieve the profile information of the user executing the command.
For the purpose of the sample we are using the CURL tool as it is a well maintained, well tested, and it’s widely accessible.
Authentication methods used to work with the REST api
Example
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In our examples we are authenticating with the credentials, name "administrator" and password "y0uR_P455woR*d" on a localhost instance running on port 8080. |
For some help regarding the REST examples please see this link:
Get Own profile information
Get Own profile information in JSON format
# Authenticating with the credentials "administrator" and password "5ecr3t" on a localhost instance running on port 8080
curl --user administrator:5ecr3t -H "Accept: application/json" -X GET http://localhost:8080/midpoint/ws/rest/selfGet Own profile information in JSON format with the Raw option set to true
# Authenticating with the credentials "administrator" and password "5ecr3t" on a localhost instance running on port 8080
curl --user administrator:5ecr3t -H "Accept: application/json" -X GET http://localhost:8080/midpoint/ws/rest/self?options=rawSee Also
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