[Resolved] Problem updating custom fields (CFs) in a custom post type (CPT) via REST API

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[blazM-4]

Tell us what you are trying to do?

We are using Toolset to create custom post type with several custom fields. We are trying to create new custom post from our internal system using REST API. We are able to create custom post but only default fields (title, status, content) are populated with values sent in POST request. For authentication, we are using jwt token.

What is the proper way to populate values in Toolset custom fields via REST API POST request?

[Minesh]

Hello. Thank you for contacting the Toolset support.

In order to expose the Toolset custom fields to REST API response, you will require to activate the setting "Expose custom fields managed by Types for posts, users, and terms through the REST API" from the REST API section form:
=> Toolset -> Settings page => Custom Content tab => REST API section

This will add a toolset-meta property with custom fields to posts, users and terms that show in REST responses.

More info:
- https://toolset.com/documentation/programmer-reference/toolset-integration-with-the-rest-api/

[blazM-4]

I am sorry, I forgot to mention that we did that, of course.

[Minesh]

Ahh - do you mean that you want to update the Toolset custom field value using REST API endpoint?

[blazM-4]

Yes, exactly. The standard fields work, but CFs no.

I suggest the Tags for this ticket are REST API, updating, custom fields

[Minesh]

The thing is that Toolset offers feature to expose the custom fields when you activate the said settings. REST API implementation with Toolset is limited where we offer only the GET so that the Toolset custom fields will be exposed to REST API response, and setting (updating) the custom field values is not supported.

But to update the custom field values, you will require to add your custom endpoint that should allow you to update the custom field. Please check the following related ticket:
- https://toolset.com/forums/topic/update-post-cuszom-fields-with-rest-api/#post-1430893

[blazM-4]

I hope this works, thanks.