---
title: Update a variable
description: Update a dashboard variable in the InfluxDB user interface.
url: https://docs.influxdata.com/influxdb/cloud/visualize-data/variables/update-variable/
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product: InfluxDB Cloud (TSM)
version: cloud
publisher: InfluxData
canonical: https://docs.influxdata.com/influxdb/cloud/visualize-data/variables/update-variable/
date: '2020-11-11T09:52:14-07:00'
lastmod: '2020-11-11T09:52:14-07:00'
---

Update an existing dashboard variable’s name or JSON content in the InfluxDB user interface (UI).

### Update a variable

1. Click the **Settings** icon in the navigation bar.

   Settings

2. Select the **Variables** tab.

3. Click a variable’s name from the list.

4. Update the variable’s name, type, and associated information.

5. Click **Submit**.

[variables](/influxdb/cloud/tags/variables/)