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I can't update my details

If the portal won't save a change to your details, it is usually a small validation issue or a page that needs refreshing. A few checks will get your update to save.

This guide helps with

  • Spot the common reasons a change won't save
  • Make sure required fields are filled correctly
  • Refresh and retry to clear page glitches
  • Confirm your change was actually saved
  • Know who to contact if the update still won't go through

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What's happening

When an update won't save, it is rarely a fault with your account. The usual causes are a required field left blank, information entered in a format the form doesn't accept, or a page that has timed out while you were filling it in.

The checks below resolve most of these in a moment, and you won't make anything worse by trying again.

Try this first

  • Look for any field highlighted in red or marked with an error message, and correct it.
  • Make sure all required fields are filled in — these are often marked with an asterisk.
  • Check the format of details like phone numbers and postcodes matches what the form expects.
  • Refresh the page and try the change again, in case the session had expired.

Step by step

  1. Sign in fresh from the Help Centre rather than an old tab that may have timed out.
  2. Go to the account or profile section where your details are kept.
  3. Make one change at a time and select Save after each, so you can see exactly what worked.
  4. Watch for an on-screen confirmation that the change was saved.
  5. Reload the page to check the new details are showing.

If that didn't work

If a specific field won't update — such as your phone number or email — there may be an extra verification step involved. Our guides on updating your phone number and changing notification settings cover those particular fields in more detail.

Who to contact

If a change still won't save after these steps, contact us through the Help Centre. We can update your details for you once we have confirmed your identity. Let us know exactly which detail you are trying to change and any error message you saw.

Good to know

  • Most failed updates are down to a blank field, a wrong format, or a timed-out page.
  • Correct any highlighted errors before trying to save again.
  • Sign in fresh to avoid an expired session.
  • We can update your details for you if the portal won't.

FAQ

Why won't my change save even though everything looks correct?

The page may have timed out while you were editing. Sign in again from a fresh tab and make the change straight away, which resolves it for most people.

Do some details need extra verification to change?

Yes. Sensitive details like your email or phone may require a verification code to confirm the change, which protects your account from unauthorised edits.

Can Merion update my details on my behalf?

Yes. If the portal won't cooperate, contact the Help Centre and we will update your record once we have verified who you are.

Still stuck? Our team is happy to help you sort it out.