# How to Change the Account Code in Xero

> To update an account code in Xero, navigate to Accounting, select Chart of Accounts, and open the desired account. Next, edit the Code input field with your new code and click Save to apply the changes.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-change-the-account-code-in-xero/
Apps: Xero
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3233ab56e05a00fd5cda/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Accounting'.
2. Choose 'Chart of Accounts' from the list of options.
3. After that, find and open the account you want to edit.
4. Tap the 'Code' input field, then replace the default code with a new one.
5. Once done, tap 'Save' to apply the changes.
6. After completing these steps, the code of the selected Xero account will be changed based on your input.