# Changing the properties of a CVS repository location

You can change the connection properties of an existing repository location.

To change the properties of a CVS repository location:

1. Switch to the CVS Repository Exploring perspective or add the CVS Repositories view to the current perspective.
2. In the CVS Repositories view, select the repository location whose properties you want to change.
3. Select Properties from the pop-up menu. The properties dialog will open.
4. Select the CVS tab.
5. Change one or more of the location's properties.
6. Click OK to change the properties.

Note: The properties will be changed for all projects shared with the selected repository location.

### Related concepts

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CVS Repositories

### Related tasks

Creating a CVS repository location
Changing the sharing of a Project
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### Related reference

CVS
CVS Repositories view