# UpdateObjectMetadata

Updates the value of a key-value pair in the custom metadata of an object.

Type: synchronous

Parameter | Description | Required
--- | --- | ---
`database` | The name of the database that contains the object. | Yes
`identifier` | The identifier of the object for which you want to update metadata. | Yes
`key` | The key of the key-value pair to update. | Yes
`newvalue` | The new value (maximum 254 bytes). | Yes

## Example

    /action=UpdateObjectMetadata&database=CompanyLogos
                                &identifier=6d8e53fd92e601a4b8948e1b9397e381
                                &key=BusinessSector
                                &newvalue=finance

## Response

    <autnresponse>
      <action>UPDATEOBJECTMETADATA</action>
      <response>SUCCESS</response>
      <responsedata></responsedata>
    </autnresponse>

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