# Edit a Role

This article explains how to edit a custom role in the MSP Portal. Roles can only be edited **within the node they were created in**.

:::check Required Permissions
Only users with the **Modify Roles** permission can update custom roles
:::

:::note[]
Users assigned to the role will have their access updated automatically.
:::

# Edit a Role
To modify an existing role’s permissions or configuration within the MSP Portal, follow the steps below:
<Tabs>
  <Tab title="MSP Portal">
    <Steps>
      <Step>
        Sign in to the **[WatchDog MSP Portal](https://app.watchdogsecurity.io/)**
      </Step>
      <Step>
        From the account context switcher, select the MSP Portal
      </Step>
      <Step>
        From the Left Hand Navigation Menu, select **Users**
      </Step>
      <Step>
         Select the **Roles** tab
      </Step> 
       <Step>
        (Optional) Under **Node,** select the node the role belongs under
      </Step>
       <Step>
        Locate the role you want to update.
      </Step>
       <Step>
        In the **Actions** column, click the **⋮ (Actions Menu)**.
      </Step>
       <Step>
        Select ✏️ **Manage**
      </Step>
       <Step>
        Update the role as required:
:::tip[]
To learn about the available permission keys within the MSP Portal, review the permission matrix **[here](/role-management#msp-portal-permissions)**
:::
      </Step>
       <Step>
        Click 💾 **Save**.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

Changes take effect immediately.