# Distinct attribute
Child route of the settings route.
Distinct attribute is a field whose value will always be unique in the returned documents.
Distinct attribute can also be updated directly through the global settings route along with the other settings.
NOTE
Updating the settings means overwriting the default settings of MeiliSearch. You can reset to default values using the DELETE routes.
Learn more about distinct attribute.
# Get distinct attribute
/indexes/:index_uid/settings/distinct-attributeGet the distinct attribute field of an index.
# Path Variables
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
| index_uid | The index UID |
# Example
# Response: 200 Ok
"movie_id"
# Update distinct attribute
/indexes/:index_uid/settings/distinct-attributeUpdate the distinct attribute field of an index.
# Path Variables
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
| index_uid | The index UID |
# Body
A String: the field name.
More information about the body.
WARNING
If the field does not exist, no error will be thrown.
# Example
# Response: 202 Accepted
{
"updateId": 1
}
This updateId allows you to track the current update.
# Reset distinct attribute
/indexes/:index_uid/settings/distinct-attributeReset the distinct attribute field of an index to its default value.
Default value: null
# Path Variables
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
| index_uid | The index UID |
# Example
# Response: 202 Accepted
{
"updateId": 1
}
This updateId allows you to track the current update.