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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/
estimated_tokens: 227
product: InfluxDB Cloud (TSM)
version: cloud
---

# Update a variable

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/)