# How to rename an event type

# How do I rename an event type?

This article explains how to **change the name of an existing event type**. Follow these steps to update your activity names cleanly. This ensures your event logs remain easy for your team to read.

### In this article, you will learn how to

- **Change the name of an existing event type**.
- Fix basic saving issues in the event configuration menu.

## Before you start

Before renaming an event type, make sure you have:
- A custom event type already created in your workspace.

> **Important:** You cannot remove event types marked as ***SYSTEM***.

## How to rename an event type

1. Log in to your Flownally workspace.
2. Go to the **Settings** tab.
3. Go to the **Event types** section.
4. **Click on an event type**.
5. Type new name of the event type.
6. Click on the **Save changes** button.

## What happens after renaming an event type?

After renaming an event type, the display name updates across your dashboard reports instantly. The system maps all past logs to the new title without affecting any tracking metrics.

## Troubleshooting

### Save changes fails

The system rejects your modifications when you click save. This happens because of a temporary backend response timeout. You must click the button again after a brief wait.

### Event type is locked

You cannot click on the event row to edit it. This occurs because you are trying to rename a system event. You must select a custom event type instead to make edits.

## Related articles

- [How to create an event type](/settings/custom-data/create-event-type)
- [How to add new event details to an event type](/settings/custom-data/add-new-event-details)
- [How to remove an event type](/settings/custom-data/remove-event-type)