# Lock Device

## What

You can use Lock device in FileWave Anywhere to remotely lock a managed iOS device. If the device already has a passcode, that same passcode is still required to unlock it. If no passcode exists, the device can be unlocked without one.

## When/Why

Use this action when you need to lock a device immediately or confirm that the device can receive MDM commands.

## How

In [View - Devices](https://kb.filewave.com/books/filewave-anywhere-help-menus/chapter/view-devices "View - Devices"), click the three-dot menu to the right of the device and select "Lock device".

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