---
title: "Update an existing automation"
method: PATCH
path: "/v1/tasks/{taskId}/automations/{automationId}"
tags: ["Task Automations"]
---

# Update an existing automation

`PATCH /v1/tasks/{taskId}/automations/{automationId}`

Update an existing automation in Betayum. Create, version, run, and inspect automated evidence collection workflows attached to compliance tasks.

## Path parameters

- `taskId` string, required
- `automationId` string, required

## Request body

- UpdateAutomationDto
  - `name` string — Automation name
  - `description` string — Automation description
  - `isEnabled` boolean — Whether the automation is enabled
  - `evaluationCriteria` string — Evaluation criteria for the automation
  - `scheduleFrequency` 'daily' | 'weekly' | 'monthly' | 'quarterly' | 'yearly' — Automation schedule cadence

## Response `200`

Automation updated successfully

- object
  - `success` boolean
  - `automation` object
    - `id` string
    - `name` string
    - `description` string

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad request - Invalid automation ID or data
- `401` — Unauthorized - Invalid authentication
- `404` — Automation not found

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