# Modify a Network Element

You can modify the properties of any element except for the local element. To modify local element properties, you must use the Mitel Standard Linux (MSL) server manager console. For more information, see the NuPoint UM Technician's Handbook. You can modify the properties of one element at a time.

To modify an element:

1. In the navigation tree, click Offline Configuration > Edit Offline Configuration. The Offline Configuration navigation tree opens.

2. When prompted to Duplicate Active Configuration, click Yes.

3. In the navigation tree, click Network Elements. The Network Elements table is displayed.

4. Select an element in the table, and then click Edit.

5. Edit the required network element fields.

6. Click Save.

7. In the navigation tree, select Commit Changes and Exit. Confirm the commit. Your changes are now saved to the duplicate (inactive) configuration. Configuration changes will not take effect until you have activated the inactive configuration.