---
name: "glab-securefile-update"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "glab"
version: "1.126.0-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/glab-securefile-update"
---

# glab-securefile-update(1)

Update a secure file in a project.

## NAME

glab-securefile-update - Update a secure file in a project.

## SYNOPSIS

**glab securefile update   \[flags\]**

## DESCRIPTION

Update a secure file in a project, identified by its name. The command asks for confirmation before updating; use **-y** to skip the prompt in scripts.

By default, the file is updated in the current project. Use **--repo** to target another project.

If the file content is unchanged, no update is performed.

Updating a secure file changes its ID. When you download the file afterward, reference it by **--name** instead of **--id**.

## OPTIONS

**-y**, **--yes**\[=false\]\
 	Skip the confirmation prompt.

## OPTIONS INHERITED FROM PARENT COMMANDS

**-h**, **--help**\[=false\]\
 	Show help for this command.

**-R**, **--repo**=""\
 	Select another repository. You can use either OWNER/REPO or GROUP/NAMESPACE/REPO. The full URL or Git URL is also accepted.

## EXAMPLE

```
# Update a secure file
glab securefile update "file.txt" securefiles/localfile.txt
# Skip the confirmation prompt
glab securefile update "file.txt" securefiles/localfile.txt -y
# Use the 'overwrite' alias
glab securefile overwrite "file.txt" securefiles/localfile.txt
```

## SEE ALSO

**[glab-securefile(1)](/glab-securefile/1.md)**