---
title: "Partially update a package deny policy."
method: PATCH
path: "/orgs/{org}/deny-policy/{slug_perm}/"
tags: ["orgs"]
---

# Partially update a package deny policy.

`PATCH /orgs/{org}/deny-policy/{slug_perm}/`

Partially update a package deny policy.

## Request body

- PackageDenyPolicyRequestPatch
  - `description` string, nullable
  - `enabled` boolean — Whether this rule is enabled or disabled.
  - `name` string, nullable
  - `package_query_string` string — Packages that match this query will trigger this deny rule.

## Response `200`

OK

- PackageDenyPolicy
  - `action` 'Block downloads'
  - `created_at` string, date-time
  - `description` string, nullable
  - `enabled` boolean — Whether this rule is enabled or disabled.
  - `name` string, nullable
  - `package_query_string` string, required — Packages that match this query will trigger this deny rule.
  - `slug_perm` string, slug
  - `status` 'Pending' | 'In Progress' | 'Complete' | 'Cancelled' | 'Errored'
  - `updated_at` string, date-time

## Other responses

- `400` — Request could not be processed (see detail).
- `422` — Missing or invalid parameters (see detail).

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