---
title: Update a variable
seotitle: Update a dashboard variable
description: Update a dashboard variable in the InfluxDB user interface.
menu:
  influxdb_v2:
    parent: Use and manage variables
weight: 203
influxdb/v2/tags: [variables]
---

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.

    {{< nav-icon "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**.