Update reports on the Report Server
You can update reports in Bold Reports® On-Premises Edition from the context menu or with the REST API. An update lets you change a report’s category, name, description, tags, or report file (.rdl).
How do I update a report in Report Server?
You update a report in Bold Reports® Report Server with the Update Report dialog box. In the dialog, you can move a report to a different category and modify its name, description, and report file (.rdl).
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Click the Update option in the report’s context menu.

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Change the Category, Name, Description, Report file (.rdl), or Tag name as needed. If you modify the report file (
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Updatein the dialog box.
REST API Reference
The following table lists the API for updating reports in Bold Reports® On-Premises Edition.
| Action | HTTP Method | Endpoint | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| UpdateReport | PUT | /api/site/{tenant-name}/v1.0/reports | To update the report on the server, the report details must be passed as input. |
Frequently asked questions
Which report details can I update in Report Server?
In Bold Reports® Report Server, you can change a report’s category, name, description, tags, and report file (.rdl).
Can I add comments when I replace the report file?
Yes. If you modify the report file (.rdl), you can add version comments for reference.