# Update Inventory Item

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        All <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Account Owners</span> and <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Security Admins</span>
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        Any <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">End Users</span> assigned as an owner to one or more inventory item
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        Available on the <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Free</span>, <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Core</span> and <span style="color:#d760f9; font-weight:600;">Business</span> plans
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## Update Inventory Item

<Steps>

<Step title="Sign in to WatchDog Security">
  Sign in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io).
</Step>

<Step title="Open Inventory">
  Navigate to **Inventory** from the left-hand menu.
</Step>

<Step title="Select Inventory Item">
  Click the inventory item you want to update.
</Step>

<Step title="Edit Field">
  Click the edit icon next to fields like **Owner**, **Description**, or **Data Classifications**.
</Step>

<Step title="Update Values">
  Modify the selected field with updated information.
</Step>

<Step title="Save Changes">
  Click the confirmation icon to save updates.
</Step>

</Steps>

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## What Happens Next

<TipInfo>The updated values are immediately reflected in the inventory item.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>Ownership and classification changes affect tracking and responsibility.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>Updates are used for compliance and reporting purposes.</TipInfo>

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## Troubleshooting

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<Accordion title="Cannot Edit Inventory Item" defaultOpen>
If editing fails:

- Ensure you have access to the item  
- Verify the field is editable  
- Refresh the page and retry  
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Changes Not Saving">
If updates are not saved:

- Ensure you clicked the confirmation icon  
- Check for validation errors  
- Retry after refreshing the page 
</Accordion>

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