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User API Overview
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Use the User API to view and update account and preference information.

You can use the User API for web, desktop, and mobile applications.

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User API Version 1.0
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The User API is currently at version 1.0. We plan on making
significant enhancements to this API.

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User API Capabilities
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With the User API, you can complete these tasks.

* :ref:`Get and update the users' account information <Get and Update the
  User's Account Information>`
* :ref:`Get and update the user's preferences information <Get and Update the
  User's Preferences Information>`
* :ref:`Get, update or delete a specific preference: <Get Update or Delete a
  Specific Preference>`
