Removing the Exclusive Lock on Projects
Remove the exclusive lock on projects to enable other users to modify project data.
Note You can only release the exclusive lock for projects that you opened in P6. If you opened a project exclusively in P6 Professional, you must use P6 Professional to remove the exclusive lock.
To remove the exclusive lock:
- Click Projects.- On the Projects navigation bar, click EPS.
- Click Actions  and select Release Exclusive Lock. and select Release Exclusive Lock.
 
Tip
You can also remove the exclusive lock for a project by:
- Logging out of the application.
- Opening the Open Project dialog box and reopening the same set of projects, making sure the Open Exclusively option is cleared.
- Closing the project on the EPS page by right-clicking on the project and selecting Close.
Related Topics
About Opening a Project Exclusively
Last Published Monday, October 13, 2025