Locking Commands

Locking commands help staff restrict channel access during raids, incidents, announcements, or planned maintenance.

Lockie supports multiple lock styles so servers can choose what fits their permission setup.

Lock types

Lock type	What it does	Best for
`@everyone` lock	Restricts the default server role in a channel.	Simple servers with standard permissions.
Selected role lock	Restricts a role you choose when running the command.	Servers with custom access roles.
Configured lock role	Uses the lock role saved on the Dashboard.	Servers that want consistent lock behavior.

Commands

Command	Description	Permission
`/channel lock-everyone`	Locks a channel using `@everyone`.	Manage Channels
`/channel unlock-everyone`	Unlocks a channel using `@everyone`.	Manage Channels
`/channel lock-other`	Locks a channel using a selected role.	Manage Channels
`/channel unlock-other`	Unlocks a channel using a selected role.	Manage Channels
`/channel lock-role`	Locks a channel using the configured lock role.	Manage Channels
`/channel unlock-role`	Unlocks a channel using the configured lock role.	Manage Channels

Command options can vary by version. Type /channel in Discord to see the available options in your server.

Examples

Lock the current channel for everyone:

txt

/channel lock-everyone

Unlock the current channel for everyone:

txt

/channel unlock-everyone

Lock a specific channel using a selected role:

txt

/channel lock-other role:@Members channel:#general

Use the configured lock role:

txt

/channel lock-role channel:#updates

Configure the lock role

Open https://lockieapp.ca
Select your server.
Open the Locking plugin.
Set the lock role.
Save changes.
Test in a private or low-risk channel.

Permission memory

Lockie locking flows are designed to remember existing permissions so unlocks can restore the channel instead of leaving permissions permanently changed.

If a channel does not restore correctly, check:

Another role still blocks access.
Someone manually changed permissions during the lock.
A category override is affecting the channel.
Lockie no longer has Manage Channels.

Best practices

Test locking in a non-critical channel first.
Set a lock role before using /channel lock-role.
Keep a moderation or action log channel enabled.
Tell members when a channel is locked for maintenance.
Avoid repeatedly locking and unlocking the same channels during Discord rate limits.

Maintenance

Enable Maintenance Mode

Maintenance

Disable Maintenance Mode

Guide

Permissions