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title: Change the Patient linked to a File
description: In the event that the patient associated with a File is incorrect, use these steps to move the File to the correct patient.
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January 22, 2026
# Change the Patient linked to a File
## Learn how to change the Patient associated to a File in Aeon
### Environment
- Practitioner Role
- Staff Role
### Instructions
⚠️: We are aware that currently you are unable to edit the name of a patient linked to a File. This is the current workaround.
1\. Open the File on your screen
2\. On the right side of the screen, click the **download icon**, found in the File Details:
3\. Now that you have a copy of the File on your computer, Archive the File by clicking on the **archive icon** (in the same area you found the download icon)
4\. Click the **timeline icon** (located to the left of the archive icon)
5\. Enter a **comment** about the File associated with the wrong patient
6\. Post the **comment**
7\. Go to the correct **Patient Profile**
8\. Go to **Files**
9\. Click **New Upload**
10\. **Upload** the File previously saved to your computer
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