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# categoryUpdate Mutation

Updates a category.

Requires the MANAGE\_PRODUCTS permission.

```graphql
categoryUpdate(
  id: ID!
  input: CategoryInput!
): CategoryUpdate
```

Details

```graphql
type CategoryUpdate {
  productErrors: [ProductError!]! @deprecated
  errors: [ProductError!]!
  category: Category
}
```

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### Arguments

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#### [`id`](#id) ● [`ID!`](/api-reference/miscellaneous/scalars/id.md)

ID of a category to update.

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#### [`input`](#input) ● [`CategoryInput!`](/api-reference/products/inputs/category-input.md)

Fields required to update a category.

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### Type

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#### [`CategoryUpdate`](/api-reference/products/objects/category-update.md)

Updates a category.

Requires the MANAGE\_PRODUCTS permission.