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# How to Update an Existing Assistant
By navigating to the **Assistant Library,** you can select any of your previously created assistants from the category listed or just by typing the name of the bot created in the search tab.
Similar to the previous section on creating an assistant, you can perform the following actions here:
#### **1. Select the Assistant**
Choose the assistant you wish to update from the Assistant List. This list includes all the assistants you have created.
#### **2. View Assistant Details**
Once you select an assistant, you can access its details and make updates, including:
* **Updating its Name**: Modify the assistant’s name as needed.
* **Enhancing the Description**: Revise or expand the description to better reflect the assistant’s purpose.
* **Modifying Instructions**: Adjust guidelines or instructions to improve user interactions.
#### **3. Change the Category**
If the assistant’s purpose has changed, you can update its category. For example:
* Change from **"Sales"** to **"Support"** or vice versa.
#### **4. Update Access Permissions**
Adjust the assistant’s access settings based on your organizational needs:
* Change from **private** to **team-specific access** or revert to private as required.
#### **5. Save Changes**
After making all necessary updates, click **"Save"**. A confirmation message will appear, indicating that the assistant has been successfully updated with the new settings and information.
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