getProfilePictureUrl([user]) Last updated: 26. Apr 2026
API only function
This function retrieves the URL of a user's profile picture from the system. It returns a string containing the direct link to the image, which can be used to display the user's profile picture in applications or web interfaces.
See also: writeJwt, deleteJwt, denyAccess, logOut, flagActivity — and Custom JWT login example.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| user (optional) | string | If not specified, defaults to current user. |
Returns
Link to profile image, or null if not available.
Example
Code example (JS)
JS is normal JavaScript either running in the browser or on the Docly™ server.// Look up a profile picture URL by email (returns null if none is set)
let email = "test@docly.net";
let url = docly.getProfilePictureUrl(email);
return url;
// In a .hash display template you can render the image directly:
// <img src="#docly.getProfilePictureUrl(request.Jwt.username)#" alt="Profile" />