: How do I lock or un-lock a thread?

Use this feature to close threads from the public. Once a thread has been locked, no new replies will be accepted in it. It's ideal for posting announcements or making sure important discussions do not veer off topic.

You can lock or un-lock a thread by following the directions below:

1. Login to your message board account. (must be a moderator or administrator account)
2. If your message board has multiple forums. click the link for the forum the threads are in.
3. Check the checkbox next to each thread you would like to lock or un-lock.
4. Select "Lock" or "Un-Lock" in the dropdown box located towards the bottom of the page and click "Go". If there is no "Lock" or "Un-Lock" option or there are no checkboxes that means the appropriate permissions are not set for the moderator account.

• You can also lock a thread when you are creating it. If you are logged into your moderator or administrator account when you are creating the new thread, you will see a "Lock this thread" option on the page.
• Moderators are exempt from locked threads. They will still be able to post replies to the thread as they normally would.