---
title: Replacing a node
description: Replace a node to create a new node in its place.
component: davinci
page_id: davinci:flows:davinci_replacing_a_node
canonical_url: http://docs.pingidentity.com/davinci/flows/davinci_replacing_a_node.html
revdate: October 12, 2023
section_ids:
  about-this-task: About this task
  steps: Steps
  choose-from: Choose from:
  next-steps: Next steps
---

# Replacing a node

Replace a node to create a new node in its place.

## About this task

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|   | Replacing a node that is already configured will remove any configurations, such as a selected capability and variable mappings. When replacing a node with another node of the same type (by changing the connector instance), you can preserve configuration information between them. Learn more in [Changing a connector instance](davinci_changing_a_linked_connection.html). |

## Steps

1. Click the **Flows** tab.

2. Locate and open the flow.

3. Right-click the node.

4. Click **Replace**.

   The **Replace Connector** window displays.

5. Select a different connector.

   ### Choose from:

   * Select a connector from the **Existing** tab to immediately replace the connector in your flow with a connector already added to your environment.

   * Select a connector from the **New** tab to add a new connector to your environment.

   * Give the new connector a name and click **Create**.

## Next steps

Configure the new node according to the [documentation](http://docs.pingidentity.com/connectors/) for the selected connector.

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|   | If you selected from the **New** tab, open the connector and click the **Edit Connector** icon to configure the connector for your environment.![A screen capture of the edit connector icon.](../_images/rbh1646418951869.png) |