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The Current User object

Information about the current logged-in or authenticated user of the app.

current_user is null for publicly accessible apps that do not require authentication.

Properties​

All properties for Current User with supported data types or values. You can write JavaScript almost anywhere in Retool to manipulate or read property values.

email​

string

The email address.

externalIdentifier​

string

The external identifier. This value is null if you are not using API-based authentication.

firstName​

string

The first name.

fullName​

string

The full name.

groups​

object[]

A list of assigned permission groups.

id​

string

The unique identifier.

lastName​

string

The last name.

locale​

string

The locale.

metadata​

object[]

Relevant metadata for the item.

profilePhotoUrl​

string

The profile photo URL.

sid​

string

The unique, non-sequential ID.