# Managing Repositories
A repository is a versatile tool for managing writeups. It organizes content into structured categories, allowing for efficient reuse across reports. Repositories grant varying access permissions, enhancing collaboration and control.
## Changing Settings
Step 1: From the **WriteupsDB** module home page, click the repository to update.
Step 2: Click **Repository Settings.**
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If the repository is not an "Open" type repository, admins will also see a [**Users & Permissions**](https://docs.plextrac.com/plextrac-documentation/product-documentation/content-library/writeupsdb/managing-users) link next to the settings option.
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All fields that existed when creating the repository are available for editing, with an additional button to delete the repository.
Step 3: Click **Submit** when finished.
## Copying a Repository
Step 1: From the **Repositories** tab of the **WriteupsDB** module, click the meatballs menu found on the repository card to copy.
Step 2: Click **Copy Repository**.
Step 3: Change the repository name, add a section ID, update the description as needed, and validate access permissions. Click **Save**.
The new repository has been created and is listed on the **Repositories** tab.
## Deleting a Repository
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This action will delete the repository and all its writeups for all users.
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A repository can be deleted in two ways:
1. Click the meatballs menu on the repository card from the **Repositories** tab of the WriteupsDB module. Then, click the meatballs menu again in the repository card and click **Delete Repository**.\
2. Click the meatballs menu on the repository card from the **Repositories** tab of the WriteupsDB module. Select **Repository Settings**, then scroll to the bottom and click **Delete Repository**.\
A warning message will appear asking for validation. Click **Delete** to continue.
