What this operation supports in Cognito Forms
Updates the field values of an existing entry on a Cognito Forms form by its ID.
Request behavior and expectations
Updated field values need to match the form's current field structure, which can matter if the form has been edited since the entry was originally submitted.
Implementation details
Updating an entry doesn't re-trigger the form's original submission notifications or workflows -- those are tied to the initial submission, not to later edits made this way.
Use cases
Sync updated contact details from a CRM into Cognito Forms entries.
- Patch status and notes after a support ticket is updated in downstream systems.
- Adjust address fields when a customer relocates, maintaining form accuracy.
- Correct typos or missing required fields without recreating the entry.
- Propagate updated values to BI dashboards that rely on current data.