When you open a file in Connected Desktop, it’s automatically locked so only you can edit it. Other users will see a lock icon and receive a message if they try to open the file. Once you close the file, it unlocks, allowing others to work on it.

How Locking Works

• Automatic Lock: Opening a file locks it—no extra steps are needed.
• Visual Cue: A lock icon replaces the file type icon while the file is open.
• Auto-Unlock: Closing the file releases the lock immediately.
• Maximum Lock Time: If left open, a file remains locked for up to seven days before unlocking automatically.

Handling Locked Files

• If Someone Else Has It Open
  • They'll see a file locked message.
    
  • They can retry when you close the file.
• Access from Other Devices
  • While a file is locked on one computer, it stays locked on any other device (phone, tablet, or another PC)