# Edit a User

This article explains how to edit an existing user in the MSP Portal. You can update a user’s first name, last name, application role, and the MSP node they belong to.

:::check Required Permissions
Only users with the **Modify Users** permission can update users
:::

# Edit a Current User
To update a user’s roles, permissions, or details 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 **Users** Tab
      </Step> 
       <Step>
        (Optional) Under **Node,** select the node the user belongs under
      </Step>
       <Step>
        Locate the user you want to update.
      </Step>
       <Step>
        In the **Actions** column, click the **⋮ (Actions Menu)**.
      </Step>
       <Step>
        Select **Edit**.
      </Step>
       <Step>
        Update any of the following fields:
           - Node
           - First Name
           - Last Name
           - Application Role
      </Step>
       <Step>
        Click **Update** to apply the changes.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

Changes take effect immediately. If the UI doesn’t update right away, refresh your browser.


# Edit an Invited User
To modify the role or details of a pending user invitation before it is accepted, 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 **Invited** Tab
      </Step>
       <Step>
        (Optional) Under **Node,** select the node the user belongs under
      </Step>
       <Step>
        Locate the user you want to update.
      </Step>
       <Step>
        In the **Actions** column, click the **⋮ (Actions Menu)**.
      </Step>
       <Step>
        Select **Edit**.
      </Step>
       <Step>
        Update any of the following fields:
           - Node
           - First Name
           - Last Name
           - Application Role
      </Step>
       <Step>
        Click **Update** to apply the changes.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

Changes take effect immediately. If the UI doesn’t update right away, refresh your browser.