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# Update Sensor activity

# Update Sensor activity {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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The Update Sensor workflow activity updates the sensor to isolate hosts or
endpoints.
The Update Sensor activity can be used with any workflow to isolate hosts or endpoints.

## Results

Possible results for this activity are:
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| Result | Description |
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| Success | Updated sensor. |
| Failure | Unable to update sensor. More error information is available in the activity output error. |
[Table 1. Results]

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## Input variables {#update-sensor-activity__section_rct_1gm_3z}

Input variables determine the initial behavior of the activity.
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| Variable | Description |
|-|-|
| api_token | Carbon Black API key. |
| use_mid_server | Determines whether the REST activity uses the MID server to interact with Carbon Black or not. |
| endpoint_base | Base URL of the Carbon Black API. |
| sensor_id | Sensor identifier. |
| sensor_detail | Description of the Carbon Black sensor in JSON format. |
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## Output variables

The output variables contain data that can be used in subsequent activities.
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| Variable | Description |
|-|-|
| status_code | Determines if the request was successful. If not, displays an HTTP error code and message. |
[Table 2. Output variables]

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