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id: edit-source
title: Edit a Source
description: Edit characteristics of a Source.
slug: /help/docs/send-data/collection/edit-source/
canonical: https://www.sumologic.com/help/docs/send-data/collection/edit-source/
---
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From the **Manage Collection** page, you can edit characteristics of a Source, including its name, description, Collection time, Source Host, Source Category, Advanced options, and Processing Rules.
:::important
Changes to metadata are applied to messages going forward from this point in time, and aren't applied retroactively.
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If [local file configuration management](/docs/send-data/use-json-configure-sources/local-configuration-file-management) is enabled for the Collector, Source editing is disabled.
To edit a Source:
1. [**New UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui). In the Sumo Logic main menu select **Data Management**, and then under **Data Collection** select **Collection**. You can also click the **Go To...** menu at the top of the screen and select **Collection**.
[**Classic UI**](/docs/get-started/sumo-logic-ui-classic). In the main Sumo Logic menu, select **Manage Data > Collection > Collection**.
1. Click the **Source** name, or click the **Edit** link to the right of the Source name.
1. Change the name or change the metadata fields as needed. For details on configuration options, refer to your source type in [Sources](/docs/send-data/choose-collector-source).
1. Click **Save** to apply your changes.
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