# Unlock a solution

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When you import a ready-to-use solution from the **BRIX Store** or a **.e365** file, the system automatically locks it. 

Locking prevents unwanted changes and possible conflicts during further solution updates. 



Users cannot edit, update, export, or delete workspaces and apps in a locked solution, regardless of the [system group](360006871932.md) that they belong to. They also cannot configure business processes or add new apps. Besides that, users can work with the solution as usual.

In a locked solution, the **The workspace is locked** menu item appears in the menu of workspaces and apps. Workspace and app menu actions that are not available to users become inactive.

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You can export and update the solution, as well as change its [additional parameters](360009207779.md). You do not need to unlock the solution.

You can also add fields to the forms of a locked app after importing a solution that includes it. You can add fields if the solution developer has performed the necessary[ actions](extended-context-settings.md) in the app settings.

If you create a solution and include locked workspaces from another solution, you must turn off locking to export the solution.



## Unlock a solution

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Only users included in the [Administrators](360006871932.md#administrators) group can unlock a solution.

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To unlock a solution, follow these steps:

- Click the gear icon next to the workspace that is part of the solution and select **The workspace is locked**.

- On the **Administration > Solutions** page, in the solution's page, click the three dots icon and select **Unlock**.

- On any system page, click the **(wrench.png)**  icon in the left menu, and in the opened window, click the **Solutions** tab. Then to the right of the solution name, click **Administration** and select **Unlock**. 

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In the opened window, confirm unlocking the solution. If the solution is [password-protected](solution_password.md), you’ll be prompted for a password.

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System [Administrators](360006871932.md#administrators) can now make changes to the solution’s workspaces, apps, and business processes.