# Locking / Unlocking files

To lock or unlock a file follow these steps:

<div id="bkmrk-select-the-file-sele"><div><div>1. <div>Select the file</div>
2. <div>Select the “Versioning” option from the contextual menu and click the appropriate action.</div>

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Locked files can be modified only by the users who locked them.