> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.agilecase.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.agilecase.com/user-documentation/the-contact-tab/locking-a-contact.md).
# Locking a Contact
This lesson will show you how to lock a contact in AgileCase. This will disable all editing functionality until the contact is unlocked by an admin.
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### Lock a contact
Just like cases, your contacts in AgileCase can be locked.
Locking a contact will disable all editing functionality until an admin user unlocks them.
To lock a contact, open the dropdown menu beside the "Edit" button and click "Lock".
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### Confirm the lock
You will be prompted to confirm that you want to lock the contact.
Click "Yes" to proceed. Once locked only an admin user can unlock the contact.
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### Unlock a contact
When locked a padlock icon will be displayed beside the contact name and code.
Standard users will not be able to edit contact details until the case is unlocked.
To unlock a case click the "Unlock" button.
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### Confirm the unlock
When unlocking a contact you will be prompted to confirm that you want to proceed. Click yes to do so.
The case will now be unlocked an editing will be re-enabled.
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