> 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/direct-contacts/edit-a-direct-contact.md).

# Edit a Direct Contact

Learn how to edit a direct contact record in PEARS.

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

![Screenshot: The Direct Contact detail page showing the record summary with the Edit and Delete buttons visible in the actions area](https://2560412328-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Ff0820LrBGQ9ZA8SC4BR1%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-b62b8e0c6b78a1d9f83c385871896a4f2f077d4e%2Fdirect-contact-detail-page.png?alt=media)

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**TIP:** The red asterisk **\*** next to the heading of a field indicates that the field is required.
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#### Navigate to Direct Contacts

From the PEARS homepage, hover over the **Engage** menu in the top navigation bar and click **Direct Contacts**.
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#### Select a Direct Contact

The Direct Contacts list displays available records. Click the record you want to edit.
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#### Click Edit

On the direct contact detail page, click the **Edit** button. If the record is marked complete, PEARS asks you to confirm **Mark as Incomplete & Edit** before the form opens.
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#### Edit the Direct Contact

The General Information page loads. In the **Progress** panel, select the section you want to update and modify the record details as needed. For field-specific guidance, refer to:

* [Create a Direct Contact](/engage/direct-contacts/create-a-direct-contact.md) — General Information
* [Demographics](/engage/direct-contacts/add-demographics-data.md) — Demographic data

If your organization has attached custom fields to Direct Contacts, a **Custom Data** section also appears in the panel. See [Manage Custom Fields](/administration/administration/manage-custom-fields.md).
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#### Save

Click **Save and Continue** to save changes and proceed to the next section, or click **Save** to save and return to the record detail page.
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**NOTE:** You may only edit Direct Contacts you created in the current reporting period, unless you are an editable user or Data Manager. Contact your Data Manager to access records from previous reporting periods. Organization Data Managers are listed in the [PEARS Directory](/accounts-and-permissions/accounts-and-permissions/directory.md).
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