change-a-version-name-master-data-services.md

title	Change a Version Name
description	Change a Version Name (Master Data Services)
author	meetdeepak
ms.author	dkhare
ms.reviewer	mikeray
ms.date	03/05/2026
ms.service	sql
ms.subservice	master-data-services
ms.topic	how-to
ms.custom	build-2025
helpviewer_keywords	versions [Master Data Services], changing name

Change a Version Name (Master Data Services)

[!INCLUDE SQL Server - Windows only ASDBMI]

[!INCLUDE support-notice]

In [!INCLUDEssMDSshort], change the version name to customize it for your organization.

Prerequisites

To perform this procedure:

• You must have permission to access the Version Management functional area.

• You must be a model administrator. For more information, see Administrators (Master Data Services).

• You must have permission to access the Version Management functional area. For more information, see Functional Area Permissions (Master Data Services).

To change the version name

1. In [!INCLUDEssMDSmdm], click Version Management.

2. On the Manage Versions page, in the grid, double-click a cell in the Name column.

3. Type the new name.

4. Press ENTER.

See Also

Validate a Version against Business Rules (Master Data Services)
Lock a Version (Master Data Services)
Commit a Version (Master Data Services)
Versions (Master Data Services)