HSETNX

Syntax
HSETNX key field value
Available since:
2.0.0
Time complexity:
O(1)
ACL categories:
@write, @hash, @fast,

Sets field in the hash stored at key to value, only if field does not yet exist. If key does not exist, a new key holding a hash is created. If field already exists, this operation has no effect.

Return

Integer reply, specifically:

  • 1 if field is a new field in the hash and value was set.
  • 0 if field already exists in the hash and no operation was performed.

Examples

HSETNX myhash field "Hello" HSETNX myhash field "World" HGET myhash field

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