Lock and Unlock Folders in Sync

You can set a lock to prevent other users from opening a folder.

Locking tells other users that you are actively using that folder.

When a folder is locked, the following conditions apply:

• The owner of the lock has full access to that folder and can modify it
• An Admin can always override a lock
• Users can download and view the locked folder
• Users cannot modify the locked folder

When you lock a folder, all of the following clients will be subject to the lock restrictions:

• User Portal accessed from a web browser
• FileCloud Drive
• FileCloud Sync
• Mobile clients
• WebDAV

To lock a folder:

1. In your system tray, right-click the Sync icon and choose Open.
2. In the mini-dashboard, click Open.
   Your Sync folders in file explorer open.
3. Right-click the folder you want to lock, and then select Lock FileCloud Folder.
   
   
   If you have checked Show Lock Status in Icon Overlay in Sync Settings, the red overlay icon appears on the folder.
   
   
   

To unlock a folder:

1. In your system tray, right-click the Sync icon and choose Open.
2. In the mini-dashboard, click Open.
   Your Sync folders in file explorer open.
   Locked folders show red lock overlay icons if the Sync setting is enabled.
3. Right-click the folder you want to unlock, and then select Unlock FileCloud Folder.
   
   
   The folder is unlocked: