How to modify or update stop-loss for an open position in FYERS?

How To Modify or Update Stop-Loss for an Open Position in FYERS?

If market conditions change after you place a stop-loss order, you can update the trigger price, limit price, or quantity. We will allow you to modify any pending stop-loss order directly from the Positions view on FYERS.

On FYERS App

  1. Go to Portfolio → Positions from the bottom navigation.
  2. Tap the position you want to manage.
  3. In the side sheet, open the Orders tab.
  4. Find the existing stop-loss order (SL or SL-M).
  5. Tap the edit (pencil) icon next to the stop-loss order.
  6. In the Modify Order window:
    • Update the trigger price
    • Update the limit price if it is a Trigger Limit (SL) order
    • Adjust the quantity if required
  7. Tap Modify Order to confirm the update.

On FYERS Web

  1. Go to Portfolio → Positions from the top navigation.
  2. Click the position to open the side panel.
  3. Switch to the Orders tab.
  4. Locate the stop-loss order (SL or SL-M).
  5. Click the edit (pencil) icon.
  6. In the Modify Order window:
    • Change the trigger price
    • Update the limit price for SL orders
    • Adjust the quantity if needed
  7. Click Modify Order to apply the changes.
Modifications are allowed only while the stop-loss order is pending. Once the order is triggered or executed, it can no longer be modified.

What If...

ScenarioSolution
No edit icon appearsThe stop-loss order may already be triggered, cancelled, or executed. Only pending SL or SL-M orders can be modified.
Cannot find the stop-loss orderCheck the Completed or Rejected sections in the Orders tab. The order may have already been executed or failed.
Want to cancel instead of modifyingClick the X (cancel) icon next to the stop-loss order to remove it.
Wrong order type was placed earlierCancel the current stop-loss and place a new one using the correct type (SL or SL-M).

Last updated: 05 Dec 2025

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