# Update a project

> Rename a project, change its description, or set or clear its icon. Needs edit access.

Source: https://docs.generalinput.com/api/projects/update



<Endpoint method="PATCH" path="/v1/projects/:id" />

<Access scope="projects:manage" />

## Body [#body]

| Field         | Type         | Notes                             |
| ------------- | ------------ | --------------------------------- |
| `name`        | string       | 1 to 255 characters.              |
| `description` | string, null | `null` clears it.                 |
| `icon`        | string, null | A single emoji; `null` clears it. |

## Response [#response]

The updated project summary.