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title: "How to edit folders in the /etc path with sudo rules"
slug: "epm-linux-use-cases-edit-folders-etc-path-sudo-rules"
updated: 2026-11-03T14:48:14Z
published: 2026-11-03T14:48:14Z
canonical: "docs.senhasegura.io/epm-linux-use-cases-edit-folders-etc-path-sudo-rules"
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# How to edit folders in the /etc path with sudo rules

This document provides information on how to edit folders in the `/etc` path with sudo rules.

Since the `/etc` path requires `root` permissions to be accessed, it is necessary to use the **Sudo Rules** feature to address this requirement.

1. In the **Segura™ Platform**, in the navigation bar, hover over the **Products menu** and select **EPM**.
2. In the side menu, select **Policies > Linux > Sudo Rules**.
3. In the **Rules for sudo** report, click **Add** and select **General**.
4. In the **Registration rules for sudo** screen, enter the following information:
  1. In the **Identification name *** field, enter a name to identify the rule.
  2. In the **Enabled *** field, select **Yes** to enable the rule.
  3. In the **Commands for rule application (must be used the full path) *** field, enter the following command: `/usr/bin/nano /etc/folder_path`.
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You can use other text editor commands according to your Linux distribution.
5. In the **It should be NOPASSWD? *** field, select to ask or not the user to enter their password.  

5. In the **Should it be FOLLOW? *** field, select to be able to edit symbolic links.  

6. In the **Should it be SETENV? *** field, select to be able to set system parameters.  

7. Optional: In the **Description** field, enter a brief description of this rule.
6. Click **Save**.