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# Edit document metadata

# Edit document metadata {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated August 30, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Update document properties such as owner, type, classification, and
access settings from the Documents panel.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_audit_ws.auditor, sn_audit_ws.supervisor

## Procedure

1. From the Documents panel, select the document menu, then select Edit metadata.  
   The Edit metadata dialog opens.
2. Update the metadata fields as needed.  
   {#edit-document-metadata__table_edit-document-metadata-fields__entry__3}

   | Field | Required | Description |
   |-|-|-|
   | Owner | Yes | User who has full permissions to manage the document. |
   | Type | No | Document classification type. |
   | Classification | No | Sensitivity level. |
   | Description | No | Brief description of the document's content and purpose. |
   [Table 1. Document metadata fields]

   {#edit-document-metadata__table_edit-document-metadata-fields}
3. Select Save.  
   The metadata is updated and the dialog closes.