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Edit a connection
This page describes how to edit a connection.
You can edit individual connections from the Connection Details page.
To edit the connection, click
edit
Edit to open an editable Connection Details page.
Once editing is complete, click Save to save the changes and close the editing page.
To copy the connection details, click
content_copy
Duplicate to open the Duplicate Connection pane.
Enter the following details:
Connection Name: Enter a name for the new connection instance.
Connection names must meet the following criteria:
Connection names can use letters, numbers, or hyphens.
Letters must be lower-case.
Connection names must begin with a letter and end with a letter or number.
Connection names cannot exceed 63 characters.
Optionally, add a Description of the connection instance.
Click
content_copy
Duplicate to copy the connection details and close the pane.
To prevent future editing of the connection, click
lock
Lock on the Connection Details screen.
Locking a connection allows you to prevent accidental deletion or modification of a live connection. Click Confirm to
lock the connection and close the pane.
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