# Update a repository’s general information

Updating information of a repository helps contributors and viewers easily understand the latest state of the project.

Follow these steps to update the general information of your repository on Protcol.Land:

1. Navigate to the main page of the repository and select the Settings tab.\
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2. Within Settings, select the “General” tab located on the sidebar.\
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3. Type in the new name and/or description for the repository in the provided input fields.\
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{% hint style="info" %}
Note: The "Rename" and "Update" buttons are only enabled when the name and description have been modified in the input fields.
{% endhint %}

4. To update the name, click “Rename”.
5. To update the description, click “Update”.
6. Once done, the new details are reflected on the repository page.


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