describe_identity

describe_identity(**kwargs)

Returns metadata related to the given identity, including when the identity was created and any associated linked logins.

You must use AWS Developer credentials to call this API.

See also: AWS API Documentation

Request Syntax

response = client.describe_identity(
    IdentityId='string'
)
Parameters
IdentityId (string) --

[REQUIRED]

A unique identifier in the format REGION:GUID.

Return type
dict
Returns
Response Syntax
{
    'IdentityId': 'string',
    'Logins': [
        'string',
    ],
    'CreationDate': datetime(2015, 1, 1),
    'LastModifiedDate': datetime(2015, 1, 1)
}

Response Structure

  • (dict) --

    A description of the identity.

    • IdentityId (string) --

      A unique identifier in the format REGION:GUID.

    • Logins (list) --

      The provider names.

      • (string) --
    • CreationDate (datetime) --

      Date on which the identity was created.

    • LastModifiedDate (datetime) --

      Date on which the identity was last modified.

Exceptions

  • CognitoIdentity.Client.exceptions.InvalidParameterException
  • CognitoIdentity.Client.exceptions.ResourceNotFoundException
  • CognitoIdentity.Client.exceptions.NotAuthorizedException
  • CognitoIdentity.Client.exceptions.TooManyRequestsException
  • CognitoIdentity.Client.exceptions.InternalErrorException