> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://dev.puppetvendors.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Update Vendor

> Modify a vendor's name or commission settings

## Overview

Update a vendor's name, commission type, or commission amount. Only the fields you include in the request body will be changed.

### Use Cases

* **Adjust commission rates** for seasonal promotions or renegotiated terms
* **Rename a vendor** after a rebrand
* **Sync vendor settings** from an external system

## Path Parameters

<ParamField path="vendorId" type="string" required>
  The vendor's unique ID.
</ParamField>

## Request Body

All fields are optional. Only provided fields will be updated.

<ParamField body="vendorName" type="string">
  Updated vendor name.
</ParamField>

<ParamField body="commissionType" type="string">
  `"percentage"` or `"flat"`.
</ParamField>

<ParamField body="commissionAmount" type="number">
  Updated commission value.
</ParamField>

## Response

```json 200 theme={null}
{
  "message": "Vendor updated successfully.",
  "vendor": { ... }
}
```

## Example

```bash theme={null}
curl -X PUT "https://api.puppetvendors.com/v1/vendors/6157faecbebcf01bf49097d9" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "x-access-token: YOUR_JWT_TOKEN" \
  -d '{
    "commissionAmount": 12
  }'
```