How do I lock a page to prevent edits?
Learn how page locking works, which roles can lock or unlock pages, and where to find instructions for your book type.
Written by Alex Reyes
Updated at July 10th, 2026
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📖 Locking Pages
The process for locking pages depends on the type of book you are creating.
Choose the article that matches your book type:
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Standard books: See Manage Pages with the Ladder.
- Section books: See Manage Sections (Section Books).
👥 Who Can Lock or Unlock Pages?
Page locking permissions are determined by the user's project role.
| Role | Lock Pages | Unlock Pages |
|---|---|---|
| Adviser | ✔ | ✔ |
| Senior Editor | ✔ | ✔ |
| Editor | ✘ | ✘ |
| Photo Editor | ✘ | ✘ |
| Viewer | ✘ | ✘ |
Note: Advisers and Senior Editors can also use Lock All to lock every page in the project.
❓ Can I Prevent a Senior Editor from Unlocking Pages?
No.
The Senior Editor role always has permission to lock and unlock pages. This permission is built into the role and cannot be disabled.
If you need to prevent someone from making changes to your project, assign them a role with fewer permissions or remove them from the project team.