Command
nylas agent policy update
Update a policy
Written by Qasim Muhammad Staff SRE
What does nylas agent policy update do?
The nylas agent policy update command updates a policy. It is part of the Agent Accounts commands, which create and manage Nylas-managed agent accounts, policies, and rules.
Usage
nylas agent policy updateFlags
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
| --name | See `nylas nylas agent policy update <id> --help` for details |
Examples
Basic usage
nylas agent policy update --helpTroubleshooting
Command not found or fails
Run `nylas auth config` and `nylas auth login` to authenticate first.
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Run nylas agent policy update --help for full help output.