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# Set

### POST /locations/:location\_id/third\_party\_identifiers

This endpoint creates a third-party identifier for a specific location and individual. It is used to associate an external identifier with an individual in the system.

#### Parameters

* **location\_id** (required): The ID of the location where the third-party identifier is to be created.
* **individual\_id & individual\_type** are not required for setting the practice's third party identifier known as external id.
* **individual\_id & individual\_type** are required for setting the employee's third party identifier known as external id.
* **individual\_id** (optional): The ID of the individual for whom the third-party identifier is being created.
* **individual\_type** (optional): The type of individual (e.g., Employee).

#### Request Body

The request body must be in JSON format and should include the following:

* **third\_party\_identifier** (object): Contains the external identifier.
  * **external\_id** (string): The external ID to be associated with the individual.

#### Response

* **Content-Type**: application/json

The response will contain a JSON object confirming the creation of the third-party identifier, including any relevant details.

```json theme={null}
{
  "data": {
    "id": "string",
    "type": "string",
    "attributes": {
      "external_id": "string"
    }
  }
}
```