# update

Update an existing flexi security in your project. This command allows you to modify the details of an existing flexi security.

## Usage

```
cldkctl flexi security update [flags]
```

## Aliases

```
update, edit, modify
```

## Steps

Follow the steps below to run and view the result of this command:

1. Refer to the [**Flexi Security List**](/guidance-for-individual/cloudeka-api-list/command-reference/cldkctl-flexi/security/list.md) section to obtain the **security ID**.
2. Run the following command in your terminal:

```
cldkctl flexi security update [security_id] 
```

3. Replace **\[security\_id]** with the actual security ID.
4. Update the **Security Name** by entering the name of the security configuration, and update the **Description** by entering a description for the security configuration if needed.

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5. Select the instances where the security configuration will be applied.

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6. When prompted, choose whether to add an inbound rule.

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7. When prompted, choose whether to add an outbound rule.

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8. Confirm the update by selecting **Confirm**, or cancel the process by selecting **Cancel**.

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9. Once completed successfully, the terminal displays the success message.

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## Flags

{% hint style="info" %}
This command supports [global flags](/guidance-for-individual/cloudeka-api-list/global-flags.md). Refer to the Global Flags section for details
{% endhint %}

| Flag   | Shorthand | Description                  |
| ------ | --------- | ---------------------------- |
| --help | -h        | Help for the update command. |


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