# Update Policy

Create new versions of policies to reflect changes while maintaining historical records.

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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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        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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## Steps

<Steps>

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

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

<Step title="Open Policy Actions">
  Click the **3 dots** next to a published policy.
</Step>

<Step title="Create New Version">
  Select **Create New Version** to generate a draft version.
</Step>

<Step title="Edit Draft Version">
  Update the policy content in the **Draft** tab.
</Step>

<Step title="Publish Updated Policy">
  Click **Publish** and choose if re-acceptance is required.
</Step>

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## What Happens Next

<TipInfo>A new version of the policy replaces the previous version.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>Users may be required to re-accept the policy depending on settings.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>Previous versions remain available for audit purposes.</TipInfo>

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## Troubleshooting

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<Accordion title="Cannot Create New Version" defaultOpen>
If versioning fails:

- Ensure the policy is **Published**  
- Verify you have correct permissions  
- Refresh and retry
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<Accordion title="Users Not Prompted To Re Accept">
If users are not prompted:

- Confirm re-acceptance was selected during publishing  
- Verify changes were published correctly  
- Check policy version status
</Accordion>

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