---
title: Label
url: https://docs.vultr.com/reference/vultr-cli/instance/label
description: Update the label (name) of a Vultr virtual machine instance for easier identification and management
publish_date: 2025-09-14T03:05:55.195603Z
last_updated: 2025-11-07T17:46:16.490205Z
---

The `vultr-cli instance label` command allows you to view, add, or modify labels associated with your Vultr instances, helping you organize and identify your cloud resources.

## Usage

```console
$ vultr-cli instance label <Instance ID> [flags]
```

## Flags
| Shorthand | Long Version | Description |
|-----------|--------------|-------------|
| -l | --label | The label you want to set on an instance |