---
title: "UpdateDeviceName"
method: PUT
path: "/devices/{deviceId}/name"
tags: ["All Devices"]
---

# UpdateDeviceName

`PUT /devices/{deviceId}/name`

Update the device name. The default name is the same as the device id.

## Path parameters

- `deviceId` string, required — This is the canonical device id used in the device certificate, and as the MQTT client id.

## Request body

- string — Friendly device name. Can be used for searching and filtering devices.

## Response `202`

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