> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.box.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Editing a Retention Policy

You can edit both modifiable and non-modifiable retention policies. However, for a non-modifiable retention policy, you can only:

* Edit its name and description
* Add [folders](https://docs.box.com/en/box-governance/retention/adding-folders-to-a-retention-policy.md), [metadata](https://docs.box.com/en/box-governance/retention/adding-metadata-to-a-retention-policy.md), and [classification labels](https://docs.box.com/en/box-governance/retention/adding-classification-labels-to-a-retention-policy.md) to it
* Lengthen its duration

For modifiable retention policies, you can also:

* Remove [folders](https://docs.box.com/en/box-governance/retention/removing-folders-from-a-retention-policy.md), [metadata](https://docs.box.com/en/box-governance/retention/removing-metadata-from-a-retention-policy.md), and [classification labels](https://docs.box.com/en/box-governance/retention/removing-classification-labels-from-a-retention-policy.md) from it
* [Delete it](https://docs.box.com/en/box-governance/retention/deleting-a-retention-policy.md)
* [Convert it to a non-modifiable policy](https://docs.box.com/en/box-governance/retention/convert-a-modifiable-retention-policy-to-a-non-modifiable-retention-policy.md)

See [Modifiable and Non-modifiable Retention](https://docs.box.com/en/box-governance/retention/about-retention-and-retention-policies.md#modifiable-and-non-modifiable-retention) for details.

> [!NOTE]
>
> Non-modifiable retention policies are designed to meet regulatory requirements such as [FINRA](https://www.finra.org/#/) and, when configured properly, enable customers to meet compliance and regulatory requirements. This means once retention is applied to content by a non-modifiable retention policy, it CANNOT be removed or shortened, which means the policy's *Time Period* and *Apply Policy To* settings cannot be changed, and folders CANNOT be removed.

1. Go to **Admin Console > Governance.**
2. In the **Retention** tab, locate the policy you want to edit, and click on it. The policy details screen displays.
3. Next to the **Retention Policy Details** section, click **Edit**.

   ![using-retention-policies-edit-policy-details-png](https://mintcdn.com/product-docs/5crRvK1JJWJHGVGu/images/box-governance/using-retention-policies-edit-policy-details.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=5crRvK1JJWJHGVGu\&q=85\&s=6c5e8711214e59162a7d92f5d5e3d161)
4. Make the changes you want, then click **Save**.

> [!NOTE]
>
> To verify that your retention policy is in fact applied, in your admin console click **Reports** > **Create Report** and then navigate to **User Activity** > **Policies** > **Retention Policy Applied.**