---
title: Update checks
description: Update, rename, enable or disable checks in the InfluxDB UI.
url: https://docs.influxdata.com/influxdb/cloud/monitor-alert/checks/update/
estimated_tokens: 548
product: InfluxDB Cloud (TSM)
version: cloud
publisher: InfluxData
canonical: https://docs.influxdata.com/influxdb/cloud/monitor-alert/checks/update/
date: '2025-04-02T15:54:32-06:00'
lastmod: '2025-04-02T15:54:32-06:00'
---

Update checks in the InfluxDB user interface (UI).
Common updates include:

* [Update check queries and logic](#update-check-queries-and-logic)
* [Enable or disable a check](#enable-or-disable-a-check)
* [Rename a check](#rename-a-check)
* [Add or update a check description](#add-or-update-a-check-description)
* [Add a label to a check](#add-a-label-to-a-check)

To update checks, select **Alerts \> Alerts** in the navigation menu on the left.

Alerts

## Update check queries and logic

1. Click the name of the check you want to update. The check builder appears.
2. To edit the check query, click **1. Define Query** at the top of the check builder window.
3. To edit the check logic, click **2. Configure Check** at the top of the check builder window.

*For details about using the check builder, see [Create checks](/influxdb/cloud/monitor-alert/checks/create/).*

## Enable or disable a check

Click the  toggle next to a check to enable or disable it.

## Rename a check

1. Hover over the name of the check you want to update.
2. Click the  icon that appears next to the check name.
3. Enter a new name and click out of the name field or press enter to save.

*You can also rename a check in the [check builder](#update-check-queries-and-logic).*

## Add or update a check description

1. Hover over the check description you want to update.
2. Click the  icon that appears next to the description.
3. Enter a new description and click out of the name field or press enter to save.

## Add a label to a check

1. Click ** Add a label** next to the check you want to add a label to.
   The **Add Labels** box appears.
2. To add an existing label, select the label from the list.
3. To create and add a new label:
   * In the search field, enter the name of the new label. The **Create Label** box opens.
   * In the **Description** field, enter an optional description for the label.
   * Select a color for the label.
   * Click **Create Label**.

4. To remove a label, click  on the label.

#### Related

* [Manage notification rules](/influxdb/cloud/monitor-alert/notification-rules/)
* [Manage notification endpoints](/influxdb/cloud/monitor-alert/notification-endpoints/)