---
title: Update a variable
description: Update a dashboard variable in the InfluxDB user interface.
url: https://docs.influxdata.com/influxdb/v2/visualize-data/variables/update-variable/
estimated_tokens: 252
product: InfluxDB OSS v2
version: v2
publisher: InfluxData
canonical: https://docs.influxdata.com/influxdb/v2/visualize-data/variables/update-variable/
date: '2023-09-12T23:33:31-06:00'
lastmod: '2023-09-12T23:33:31-06:00'
---

This page documents an earlier version of InfluxDB OSS.[InfluxDB 3 Core](/influxdb3/core/) is the latest stable version.

> [!Important]
> #### API token hashing is enabled by default in InfluxDB OSS 2.9.0
>
> Stronger token security: tokens are stored as hashes on disk, so a
> copy of the database file doesn’t expose usable tokens. Existing
> tokens are hashed on first startup and the original strings can’t
> be recovered afterward — **capture any plaintext tokens you still
> need before you upgrade**.
>
> For more information, see [Token hashing](/influxdb/v2/admin/tokens/#token-hashing).

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/v2/tags/variables/)