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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:
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The owner of the lock has full access to that folder and can modify it
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An Admin can always override a lock
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Users can download and view the locked folder
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Users cannot modify the locked folder
When you lock a folder, all of the following clients will be subject to the lock restrictions:
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User Portal accessed from a web browser
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FileCloud Drive
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FileCloud Sync
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Mobile clients
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WebDAV
To lock a folder:
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In your system tray, right-click the Sync icon and choose Open.
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In the mini-dashboard, click Open.
Your Sync folders in file explorer open. -
Right-click the folder you want to lock, and choose Show more options. Then choose FileCloud Sync > Lock 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:
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Right-click the folder you want to unlock, and choose Show more options. Then choose FileCloud Sync > Unlock folder.
The folder is unlocked:
