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title: Change the configuration item data
slug: citsmart-8-en/change-the-configuration-item-data
description: Learn how to edit configuration item data and maintain a version history in this comprehensive document. Follow the step-by-step process of accessing the functionality, searching for the item, making desired edits, and saving changes. Registering a config
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createdAt: 2022-01-19T22:29:44.000Z
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This functionality allows to <font color="#3b9f0f">**edit the configuration item data**</font>.&#x20;

The changes in configuration items will be saved in a history. Every time the item is changed, a new version is inserted with the changes.

## Before getting started

- [x] It is necessary to register previously a configuration item.

## Procedure

1. Access the functionality through the main menu `Processes > Configuration
    Management > CMDB`;
2. Search for the configuration item;
3. Click on the configuration item;
4. Click on the "**Edit**" button;
5. Edit the configuration item;
6. Click on the "**Save**" button.