Update User Properties Without Changing Location in Kapa.ai
kapa.ai How to update a user's user property without updating their location.
kapa.ai How to update a user's user property without updating their location.
To update a user's property without updating their location in Mixpanel, you need to set the IP address to 0 when making the profile update. This prevents Mixpanel from parsing the IP address and updating the geolocation data. Here's how you can do it across different SDKs: For Python: LBKSmp = Mixpanel('YOUR_PROJECT_TOKEN')LBKSmp.people_set('USER_ID', { 'property_name': 'property_value' }, meta={'$ip': 0})LBKSFor Ruby: LBKStracker = Mixpanel::Tracker.new("YOUR_PROJECT_TOKEN")LBKStracker.people.set('USER_ID', { 'property_name' => 'property_value' }, ip = 0)LBKSFor PHP: LBKS$mp = Mixpanel::getInstance("YOUR_PROJECT_TOKEN");LBKS$mp-> people-> set("USER_ID", array( 'property_name' => 'property_value' ), $ip = 0);LBKSFor Node.js: LBKSmp.people.set('USER_ID', { 'property_name': 'property_value', 'ip': '0' });LBKSFor Java: LBKSJSONObject props = new JSONObject(); props.put("property_name", "property_value"); props.put("$ip", "0"); JSONObject update = messageBuilder.set("USER_ID", props);LBKSmixpanel.sendMessage(update);LBKSBy setting the IP to 0, you ensure that the geolocation data ($city, $region, mp_country_code) is not updated when you set or update user properties.Mixpanel SDKs: Python
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IP address and location properties
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can you write it for flutter?
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Certainly! For Flutter, you can update a user's property without updating their location by using the setUseIpAddressForGeolocation method. Here's how you can do it: LBKS// Disable geolocation from IP parsing mixpanel.setUseIpAddressForGeolocation(false);LBKS// Then set the user property mixpanel.getPeople().set("property_name", "property_value");LBKSBy calling setUseIpAddressForGeolocation(false), you disable the geolocation parsing from IP addresses for all subsequent calls. This ensures that when you set user properties, Mixpanel won't update the geolocation data.If you want to re-enable geolocation parsing later, you can call: LBKSmixpanel.setUseIpAddressForGeolocation(true);LBKSThis approach allows you to update user properties without affecting the user's location data in Mixpanel when using the Flutter SDK.Mixpanel SDKs: Flutter
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kapa.ai Here’s the translation: I want to block the location update only for sending this user property. But I don’t want to affect other cases of sending user data. So, will disabling geolocation just for the time of sending the user property, and then re-enabling it in the last line of code, work as expected? Future<void> mixpanelEmail2(String token, String email2) async { final mixpanel = await Mixpanel.init(token, trackAutomaticEvents: false); mixpanel.setUseIpAddressForGeolocation(false); mixpanel.getPeople().set('Email2', email2); mixpanel.setUseIpAddressForGeolocation(true); }
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Yes, your approach will work as expected. By disabling geolocation just before setting the user property and then re-enabling it immediately after, you're effectively preventing the location update only for this specific user property update without affecting other cases of sending user data.Here's a breakdown of what your code does: 1. mixpanel.setUseIpAddressForGeolocation(false); disables geolocation parsing from IP addresses.
2. mixpanel.getPeople().set('Email2', email2); sets the 'Email2' property without updating the user's location.
3. mixpanel.setUseIpAddressForGeolocation(true); re-enables geolocation parsing for future calls.This method ensures that only the 'Email2' property update will not trigger a location update, while all other tracking calls (before and after this function) will continue to use IP address for geolocation as normal.However, it's worth noting that this approach might not be the most efficient if you need to do this for multiple properties or frequently. In such cases, you might want to consider a more global solution or handling geolocation data more systematically.Mixpanel SDKs: Flutter
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kapa.ai Here's the translation to English: I want to delete the user profile along with all the events they have generated. Will this request be effective? POST https://api.mixpanel.com/engage [ { "$token": "2fb87545ee7c4a7cd473c73882509111", "$distinct_id": "N8mtabDgxMSOR77wPptdd8MJk3j1", "$delete": null } ]
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The request you've provided will partially achieve your goal, but it won't delete all the events generated by the user. Let me explain: 1. Deleting the user profile:
The request you've shown will indeed delete the user profile associated with the distinct_id "N8mtabDgxMSOR77wPptdd8MJk3j1". This is the correct way to delete a user profile using the Mixpanel Engage API.2. Deleting user events:
However, this request will not delete the events associated with this user. The $delete operation in the Engage API only removes the user profile, not the events.To delete both the user profile and all associated events, you would need to use two separate APIs: 1. The Engage API (as you've shown) to delete the user profile.
2. The GDPR API to delete all events associated with the user.Here's what you need to know: 1. For deleting the user profile, your current request is correct: Mixpanel API Reference: Delete Profile2. For deleting all events associated with the user, you would need to use the GDPR API: Mixpanel GDPR API: Create a Deletion TaskYou would need to make a separate request to the GDPR API to delete the user's events. This process can take up to 30 days to complete.It's important to note that these deletion processes are permanent and cannot be undone. Also, remember to opt the user out of future tracking if you're using client-side libraries to prevent new data from being collected for this user.Mixpanel Docs: End User Data ManagementIf you need to perform this operation for multiple users or frequently, you might want to consider using the people_delete method from the mixpanel-utils library, which provides a more streamlined approach for bulk deletions.Mixpanel Utils: People Delete
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kapa.ai why I see this error: { "status": "error", "error": "You do not have the required scope(s) for this request" } while trying using https://mixpanel.com/api/app/data-deletions/v3.0/?token=<your_project_token>
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The error you're seeing suggests that there's an issue with the authentication or permissions for your request to the Mixpanel GDPR API. This error typically occurs when you don't have the proper authorization to perform the requested action. Let's break down the possible reasons and solutions: 1. OAuth Token:
The GDPR API requires authentication using an OAuth token, not just the project token. Make sure you're including the OAuth token in your request headers. Mixpanel Docs: End User Data Management2. OAuth Token Generation:
Ensure that you've generated an OAuth token specifically for GDPR APIs. You can retrieve this token from your Account Settings.3. User Permissions:
Only organization owners and admins can access or submit end-user export or deletion requests. Make sure your account has the necessary permissions.4. Token Expiration:
The OAuth token has a one-year expiry. If it's been a while since you generated the token, it might have expired.5. Request Format:
Ensure that you're passing the OAuth token in the Authentication header, not in the URL. The project token goes in the URL, but the OAuth token should be in the header.Here's how your request should be structured: LBKScurl "[https://mixpanel.com/api/app/data-deletions/v3.0/?token=<your_project_token](https://mixpanel.com/api/app/data-deletions/v3.0/?token=<your_project_token) >" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer <your_oauth_token> " \ -d '{"compliance_type":"CCPA", "distinct_ids":["1"]}'LBKSReplace <your_project_token> with your actual project token and <your_oauth_token> with your GDPR OAuth token.If you've double-checked all of these points and are still encountering the error, you may need to regenerate your OAuth token or contact Mixpanel support for further assistance.Mixpanel GDPR API: Create a Deletion TaskRemember, only organization owners and admins can generate an OAuth token if they are the Project Owner, or if they are a Project Owner or Admin of a project that supports team member roles.Mixpanel Docs: Privacy OverviewIf you continue to face issues, it would be best to reach out to Mixpanel's support team for personalized assistance with your account and permissions.
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