> ## Documentation Index
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# Update Identity

> Update settings for an existing sender identity.

Partially update identity settings such as name, daily limit, or SMTP credentials via the Mailofly API.

> **Legacy compatibility:** `/v1/accounts/{id}` is a deprecated alias supported for backward compatibility. Please use `/v1/identities/{id}`.

### Path Parameters

**id** `string` *required*

The unique UUID of the identity.

### Body

**name** `string`

Updated display name.

**daily\_mail\_limit** `number`

Updated daily mail limit.

**smtp\_password** `string`

Omit to keep existing password. Provide a string to change the password.

### Response

**data** `object`

The updated identity object.


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