Unlock a library

A library can become locked when a long running task, such as restoring all content items in a library, fails to unlock the library.

In the rare event where a library becomes locked, we can use the unlock library tool to unlock the library. First enable the unlock library tool by adding the following parameters to the WCM WCMConfigService service using the IBM WebSphere Application Server administration console:

• connect.businesslogic.module.unlocklibrary.class=com.aptrix.pluto.security.UnlockLibraryModule
• connect.businesslogic.module.unlocklibrary.remoteaccess=true
• connect.businesslogic.module.unlocklibrary.autoload=false

Note: This tool unlocks a web content library only, not the items stored in the web content library.

1. Log in to the portal as an administrator.

2. To unlock a library, enter the following URL in the browser:

   http://hostname.myco.com:port_number/wps/wcm/connect
   ?MOD=UnlockLibrary&library=libraryname
   

Parent topic: Manage web content libraries