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# How to change the security group of an instance?

Follow the steps below to know how to change the security group of an instance:

**Step 1:** [Login](https://customer.acecloudhosting.com/index.php?m=ace_product_register_addon\&action=login) to your account.

**Step 2:** Navigate to **Compute** and then click on **Instances**.

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**Step 3:** Choose your instance, click **Actions,** and choose **Edit Security Group** from the drop-down menu.

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**Step 4:** Add or remove Security groups according to your needs and click **Submit**.

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