# Device Lock
The **Device Lock** feature allows administrators to remotely lock a managed device from the device from console. When a device is locked, user access to the device is restricted until an administrator unlocks it.
This feature is typically used in situations such as:
* Lost or stolen devices
* Security incidents
* Temporary administrative control
* Policy violations
## 1. Devices List
Administrators can view all enrolled devices from the **Devices** page. This page provides an overview of the device fleet and allows administrators to perform management actions.
The device table includes information such as:
* Device Name
* Assigned Profile
* Device Group
* Status
* Battery Level
* Device Manufacturer
* Operating System
* IMEI
* Serial Number
* Last Seen
* Enrolment Date
Administrators can open the **device action menu** to perform operations such as clearing data, locking the device, or deleting the device.
## 2. Locking a Device
From the **Devices list**, administrators can lock a device using the action menu.
#### Steps
1. Navigate to **Devices**
2. Locate the device in the list
3. Open the **Actions menu (⋮)**
4. Click **Lock Device**
This will open the **Lock Device dialog**.
## 3. Lock Device Dialog
The **Lock Device** dialog requires administrators to confirm the action and provide a reason for locking the device.
#### Fields
| Field | Description |
| ------ | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| Device | Displays the selected device identifier |
| Reason | Required field to explain why the device is being locked |
The reason field supports up to **500 characters**.
## 4. Security Warning (FRP)
When locking a device, the system displays the following warning:
> If **Factory Reset Protection (FRP)** is not configured in the device policy, the device can be **hard reset and reused**.
To ensure device security, administrators should configure **FRP within the device policy profile**.
## 5. Locked Device Status
Once a device is locked:
* The **device status changes to LOCKED**
* The lock action is recorded
* The administrator who performed the action is logged
Locked devices are clearly marked in the **Devices table**.
## 6. Viewing Lock Details
When a device is locked, administrators can view detailed information about the lock event.
The **Device Locked dialog** displays:
| Field | Description |
| --------- | ----------------------------------- |
| Device | Device identifier |
| Reason | Reason the device was locked |
| Locked On | Timestamp of the lock event |
| Locked By | Administrator who locked the device |
## 7. Unlocking a Device
Administrators can unlock a device once the issue is resolved.
#### Steps
1. Open the **Device Details page**
2. Click **Unlock Device**
3. Provide a **reason for unlocking**
4. Confirm the action
## 9. Best Practices
To maintain device security:
* Always provide clear **lock and unlock reasons**
* Enable **Factory Reset Protection (FRP)** in device policies
* Review locked devices regularly
* Maintain an audit trail for administrative actions
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