---
title: "Edit a Release"
description: "Learn how to update release name and description with our step-by-step guide."
url: "https://www.contentstack.com/docs/headless-cms/edit-a-release"
product: "Contentstack"
doc_type: "guide"
audience:
  - developers
  - admins
version: "current"
last_updated: "2026-07-23"
---

# Edit a Release

Contentstack allows you to edit release details such as release name and its description at any time.

To edit a release, log in to your [Contentstack account](https://www.contentstack.com/login/) and perform the steps given below:

1.  Go to your [stack](/docs/headless-cms/about-stack) and click the “Releases” icon.
2.  Hover over a particular release name that you want to edit in the left-hand side panel.
3.  Click on the "Edit" icon (pencil icon) from the popup. Alternatively, click the horizontal ellipsis in the top right corner and click **Edit**.
4.  In the **Edit Release** modal, update the **Name** and **Description** and **Save** the changes.![Edit-a-Release.gif](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2d43f51baca745a8/blt7984441dd5745c45/67fe43729ca9d07c8351fd04/Edit-a-Release.gif)

## API Reference

To edit the Release via API, refer to the [Update a Release](/docs/developers/apis/content-management-api/releases#update-a-release) API request.