Lock a File

Locking a file shows other people that you are working with the file. Select the file you want to lock and choose Lock in the right-click menu or click in the actions bar. When viewing a file, click and then select Lock. The Lock icon () is added to the file’s information line.

Other people can unlock the file if they need to use the it. If they do, you get an email telling you who unlocked it and when.

If someone tries to upload a new version of a file you locked, they'll be informed you locked it. They can unlock the file and upload the new version if necessary. If you set your preferences to be notified, you’ll get an email when that happens.