> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.pears.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.pears.io/engage/community-relationships/edit-a-contact.md).

# Edit a CRM Contact

Learn how to edit a CRM contact record in PEARS.

Follow the steps below to edit an existing CRM contact record.

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#### Navigate to Community Relationships

From the PEARS homepage, hover over the **Engage** menu and click **Community Relationships (CRM)**.
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#### Select a Contact

The CRM Contacts list displays available records. Click the contact you want to edit. The contact's record opens in a panel beside the list.
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#### Click Edit

In the contact's record panel, click the **Edit** button.

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**TIP:** The **Edit** button appears only if you have edit access to the contact. If you do not see it, click **Request access** on the record to ask the owner. See [Contact Permissions](/engage/community-relationships/contact-permissions.md).
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![Screenshot: A contact's slide-out panel with the contact's name, the Add interaction and Edit buttons, the contact details card with email, phone and location, and Recent Activity listing two interactions](https://2560412328-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Ff0820LrBGQ9ZA8SC4BR1%2Fuploads%2F9LSkK43pBOtnIsPTmXqH%2Fcrm-contact-panel-edit-button-v2.png?alt=media)
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#### Edit the Contact

On the **General Information** form, modify the contact details as needed. For field-specific guidance, refer to [Add a Contact](/engage/community-relationships/add-a-contact.md).
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#### Save

Click **Save** to save your changes.
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